Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 2729: An Act permitting free passage across private tidelands
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 2729 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on November 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act permitting free passage across private tidelands. Primary sponsor: Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources. It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (November 24, 2025): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Senate, November 24, 2025 -- The committee on Environment and Natural Resources to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 598) of Dylan A. Fernandes relative to recreation on private tidelands, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2729).
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Dylan Fernandes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Plymouth and 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 Senate Rules
- New draft of S598
- Reported from the committee on Environment and Natural Resources