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H7309Introduced in the House

Authorizes a property owner to pursue reasonable actions to protect their property from coastal hazards that affect life, infrastructure, or essential land uses without prior approval.

IntroducedHouse State Government & Elections

Introduced by Charlene Lima, District 14

What does this bill do?

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Official description

WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT COUNCIL - Authorizes a property owner to pursue reasonable actions to protect their property from coastal hazards that affect life, infrastructure, or essential land uses without prior approval.

Where it stands

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

April 7, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/07/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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