Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 3984: An Act relative to promoting the beneficial use of dredged materials for coastal resilience, nourishment and restoration
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 3984 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on April 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to promoting the beneficial use of dredged materials for coastal resilience, nourishment and restoration. Primary sponsor: Kip Diggs (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 19, 2026): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Diggs of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3984) of Kip A. Diggs relative to watershed restoration. Environment and Natural Resources.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kip Diggs | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Barnstable |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
- Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026
- Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 31, 2025
- Hearing scheduled for 09/02/2025 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources