Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 565: An Act preserving public trust rights in land affected by ocean erosion
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 565 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act preserving public trust rights in land affected by ocean erosion. Primary sponsor: Julian Cyr (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (November 24, 2025): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate 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 Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 565) of Julian Cyr for legislation relative to preserving public trust rights in land affected by ocean erosion. Environment and Natural Resources.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julian Cyr | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Cape and Islands |
“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 Ways and Means
- Hearing scheduled for 10/07/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- Hearing scheduled for 10/07/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources