An Act relative to a three year study for stormwater engineering to protect habitats along state highways

HD 2003 requires the Massachusetts Department of Transportation's Division of Highways to conduct a 3-year study (ending June 2028) on protecting habitats like wetlands along state highways. The study must analyze highway drainage infrastructure, road-related contaminants in stormwater, pollution levels in habitats, and potential solutions to reduce pollution. The Division of Highways will submit its findings and any recommended policy changes to legislative committees by the deadline. This bill directly affects state highway operations and future environmental regulations, focusing on concrete data collection rather than immediate policy changes.