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MA H 978

in committee

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

Massachusetts · 2025-2026 Regular Session (194th General Court) · lower

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Did MA H 978 pass?

Not yet. MA H 978 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-02-26): Accompanied a study order, see H5149

What is MA H 978 about?

By Representative Kearney of Scituate, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 978) of Patrick Joseph Kearney for legislation to protect open space, historical resources, and community housing from coastal threats. Environment and Natural Resources.

Who sponsors MA H 978?

Patrick Joseph Kearney is the primary sponsor of MA H 978.

Description

By Representative Kearney of Scituate, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 978) of Patrick Joseph Kearney for legislation to protect open space, historical resources, and community housing from coastal threats. Environment and Natural Resources.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-02-26 — Accompanied a study order, see H5149
Bill type
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Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Patrick Joseph Kearneyprimary

Committees

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-02-26

    Accompanied a study order, see H5149

  2. 2025-08-28

    Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 31, 2025

  3. 2025-05-28

    Hearing scheduled for 06/03/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1

  4. 2025-05-28

    Hearing scheduled for 06/03/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1

  5. 2025-02-27

    Senate concurred

  6. 2025-02-27

    Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources

    referral-committee

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H978

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