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March 13, 2026 Clouds | 31°F
The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Bill S.648 194th (Current)

An Act to protect open space, historical resources, and community housing from coastal threats

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 648) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to community preservation funds for seawall repairs. Environment and Natural Resources.

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Bill Information

Presenter:
Patrick M. O'Connor
Amends the definition of "preservation" under Section 2 of Ch 44B to include the following:- "protection of personal or real property from injury, harm or destruction, including but not limited to the construction, alteration, or rehabilitation of beaches, dunes, seawalls, and other coastal infrastructure for the purpose of protecting open space, historical resources, or community housing from flooding, sea-level rise, and storm surge"
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