H 816 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to solid waste disposal facilities

This bill allows city and town health boards near solid waste disposal facilities to create rules addressing noise, smoke, and bad odors. It grants these boards the power to issue orders, citations, and fines to enforce their regulations. The law specifically applies to facilities located within half a mile of a community, ensuring local authorities can manage environmental nuisances. By updating state statutes, the bill clarifies that air quality concerns include frequent smoke and strong odors.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Mar 2024
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Jul 11, 2024
Floor votes

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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
7
Key actions
2
Committee
1
Mar 18, 2024
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources
lower
0 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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