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H 978

Massachusetts House bill in Session 194.

Status: failed. Latest action: February 26, 2026.

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

Bill ID MA-194-H-978
Session 194
Status failed
Committee Environment and Natural Resources
House failed 2026-02-26
Housing
Summary

Section 2 of chapter 44B, as appearing in 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out the definition "preservation"" in line 66 and inserting in place thereof the ..."

Sponsor
Kearney, Patrick Joseph
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2025-02-27 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-26 Status failed
2026-02-26 Latest Action Accompanied a study order, see H5149
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