HB 1530 — requiring notification of abutters and public review prior to disturbing beaver dams in non-emergency situations.
Last action — Inexpedient to Legislate: MA DV 189-156 02/12/2026 HJ 4 P. 47
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced December 10, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
Odds of enactment
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Summary
requiring notification of abutters and public review prior to disturbing beaver dams in non-emergency situations.
Bill Text
- Introduced View text Current pdf
Action History
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Inexpedient to Legislate: MA DV 189-156 02/12/2026 HJ 4 P. 47
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Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0172h
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Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/28/2026 (Vote 9-7; RC) HC 6 P. 17
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Executive Session: 01/28/2026 10:00 am GP 228
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Public Hearing: 01/14/2026 03:15 pm GP 228
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Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development HJ 1 P. 24
Sponsors
- Allison Knab · Cosponsor
- Will Darby · Cosponsor
- Laurel Stavis · Cosponsor
- Cathryn Harvey · Cosponsor
- Wendy Thomas · Cosponsor
- Eleana Colby · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 409 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Eleana Colby Democrat
Co-sponsors (5)
- Allison Knab Democrat
- Will Darby Democrat
- Laurel Stavis Democrat
- Cathryn Harvey Democrat
- Wendy Thomas Democrat
Not signed on (409)
409 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 409 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 1530 do?
- requiring notification of abutters and public review prior to disturbing beaver dams in non-emergency situations.
- Who sponsors HB 1530?
- HB 1530 is sponsored by Allison Knab (Democrat), Will Darby (Democrat), Laurel Stavis (Democrat), Cathryn Harvey (Democrat), Wendy Thomas (Democrat), and Eleana Colby (Democrat).
- What is the current status of HB 1530?
- This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced December 10, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
- Where can I track HB 1530?
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