Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced

H5216 — An Act relative to forest protection

  1. 1
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

This bill addresses measures for the protection of forests.

The bill relates to policies and measures aimed at safeguarding forest areas. It seeks to implement protections that ensure the health and sustainability of forest ecosystems.

What this means for you
  • Environment: This impacts the environment by aiming to maintain forest ecosystems and their associated benefits.

Summary

An Act relative to forest protection

Bill Text

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Sponsors

  • Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (203)

203 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does H5216 do?
An Act relative to forest protection
Who sponsors H5216?
H5216 is sponsored by Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources.
What is the current status of H5216?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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