H 5148 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act preventing the discharge of radioactive materials

H 5148 requires Massachusetts' Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to study the environmental and economic impacts of discharging wastewater from nuclear power plant spent fuel pools - including methods that speed up evaporation of radioactive materials like tritium. The study must assess effects on industries like fishing, tourism, and restaurants, monitor pollution levels, and recommend ways to reduce harm. The DEP must submit a report with findings and proposed standards to relevant legislative committees by December 2026. This bill directly affects nuclear power plant operations and state agencies, but does not ban discharges or create new regulations itself.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 26, 2026 Last action Feb 26, 2026
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Feb 26, 2026
Lower · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
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Feb 26, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported from the committee on Environment and Natural Resources
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