Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 978: An Act to protect open space, historical resources, and community housing from coastal threats
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 978 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to protect open space, historical resources, and community housing from coastal threats. Primary sponsor: Patrick Kearney (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 26, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5149.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
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.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kearney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Plymouth |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a study order, see H5149
- Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 31, 2025
- Hearing scheduled for 06/03/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- Hearing scheduled for 06/03/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources