An Act to eliminate hydraulic fracturing in the Commonwealth

This bill prohibits the practice of hydraulic fracturing, commonly known as fracking, within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It directly affects any individuals or companies attempting to extract oil or gas using this method, as well as those involved in managing the associated wastewater and drilling waste. The legislation achieves this by amending existing state laws to explicitly ban the injection of fracturing fluids underground and to forbid the collection, storage, treatment, or disposal of fracking-related byproducts. Additionally, the bill defines key terms such as "hydraulic fracturing" and "fluid" to ensure clear legal boundaries for enforcement.