Environment

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 12, 2026

S 786: An Act creating a climate bank in Massachusetts

By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 786) of Paul W. Mark and Manny Cruz for legislation to create a climate bank in Massachusetts. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill creates a climate bank to fund climate initiatives, directly advancing environmental protection and climate goals per title and purpose.95% confidence

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signed · Massachusetts · House Nov 24, 2025

H 4772: An Act authorizing the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to grant easements in certain parcels of land to the city of Lowell.

This bill allows the Commonwealth to grant permanent easements over three specific parcels (about 6,750 sq ft total) along the Merrimack River in Lowell to the city. The easements authorize Lowell to build, maintain, and repair outfall structures and drains for stormwater management. In exchange, the city must compensate the state through property improvements (valued at fair market rate) to nearby conservation land, not cash. The easements revert to the Commonwealth if Lowell stops using them for their intended purpose, and all transactions require independent appraisals and state committee review.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAuthorizes stormwater management infrastructure with conservation land improvements, reducing pollution runoff and enhancing conservation per bill terms.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Water Quality

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 19, 2025

S 552: An Act authorizing the city of Newton to prohibit the application of second generation anti-coagulant rodenticides within its borders

By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 552) of Cynthia Stone Creem (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to authorize the City of Newton to prohibit the application of second generation anti-coagulant rodenticides within its borders. Environment and Natural Resources. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBans second-gen rodenticides known to poison wildlife and contaminate ecosystems, directly protecting natural resources and reducing environmental pollution per Environment committee designation.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 24, 2025

S 591: An Act relative to greywater recycling

By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 591) of James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to greywater recycling. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentGreywater recycling conserves water resources, a direct environmental conservation measure under Environment and Natural Resources.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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signed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 26, 2025

S 2576: An Act authorizing the commonwealth to dispose of certain parcels of land in the town of Upton acquired for conservation and recreation purposes

Senate, July 31, 2025 -- Substituted as a new draft (Senator Fattman) for the Senate Bill providing for the disposition of certain property in the town of Upton (Senate, No. 2135).

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentDisposing of land acquired for conservation removes protected status, weakening environmental protection efforts.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 26, 2026

H 951: An Act to eliminate hydraulic fracturing in the Commonwealth

H 951 would ban fracking, a method for extracting oil and natural gas from underground rock, across Massachusetts. It would directly affect oil and gas companies by prohibiting all hydraulic fracturing operations within the state. The bill would establish a statewide prohibition on fracking, making it illegal to conduct such activities. This would prevent new fracking projects and end any current use of the method.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBans fracking, reducing fossil fuel dependence, aligning with support indicators for cleaner energy transition95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill bans fracking, a practice linked to water contamination and air pollution, directly protecting environmental resources and public health.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas

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signed · Massachusetts · House Nov 26, 2025

H 4362: An Act authorizing the town of Westford to release agricultural preservation restrictions over land owned by Westford Gateway, LLC

This bill allows the Town of Westford to release specific agricultural preservation restrictions on three parcels of land (20-E-1, 20-GR-PUE-2, and 20-PUE-14) owned by Westford Gateway, LLC. The land is needed by MassDOT for the Boston Road rehabilitation project. To compensate, MassDOT must provide Westford with funding equal to at least 110% of the land's fair market value, deposited into the town's Community Preservation Fund for acquiring replacement conservation or agricultural land within three years. The replacement land must match the original in location, natural resource value, acreage, and monetary value. The release applies only to these parcels, leaving other agricultural restrictions intact.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill requires MassDOT to fund replacement conservation land via Community Preservation Fund, maintaining agricultural/environmental conservation despite releasing restrictions on specific parcels.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enables MassDOT's Boston Road rehabilitation project by releasing land restrictions, directly advancing road infrastructure improvements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Roads & Highways

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 19, 2025

S 26: An Act authorizing the town of Brookline to prohibit or restrict the application of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides

By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 26) of Cynthia Stone Creem, William F. MacGregor and Tommy Vitolo (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Brookline to prohibit or restrict the application of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides. Environment and Natural Resources. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits harmful rodenticides linked to wildlife poisoning and ecosystem damage, directly advancing environmental protection goals.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 2323: An Act relative to custom vehicles

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2323) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to custom vehicle emissions. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill addresses custom vehicle emissions standards, aiming to reduce pollution and align with environmental protection goals.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 3, 2025

S 663: An Act relative to the Salisbury Beach Preservation Trust Fund

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 663) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to the Salisbury Beach Preservation Trust Fund. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes a preservation trust fund for Salisbury Beach, directly conserving a natural area under Environment and Natural Resources jurisdiction.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

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