H 817 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to landfills and areas of critical environmental concern

This bill prohibits the creation of new landfills, monofills, or ash landfills within or near areas designated by the state as Areas of Critical Environmental Concern. It also bans the expansion of any existing facilities in these zones by increasing their physical footprint, height, or waste disposal capacity. The law directly impacts local communities and environmental agencies by restricting development in sensitive ecological regions to protect their integrity.
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 Apr 22, 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 · 3 co-sponsors

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