Environment (Recycling)

passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 26, 2026

H 894: An Act relative to community preservation funds for coastal infrastructure

By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 894) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to community preservation funds for seawall repairs. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill allocates community preservation funds for seawall repairs to protect coastal infrastructure, directly advancing environmental conservation and climate resilience under Environment committee jurisdiction.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection Recycling

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 26, 2026

H 1032: An Act to establish environmental accountability in the fashion industry

By Representatives Rogers of Cambridge and Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1032) of David M. Rogers and Tram T. Nguyen for legislation to establish environmental accountability in the fashion industry. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly establishes environmental accountability for fashion industry, directly advancing environmental protection through industry regulation and standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 23, 2025

S 654: An Act to reduce plastics

By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 654) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Edward R. Philips, Joanne M. Comerford, Brian W. Murray and other members of the General Court for legislation to reduce plastics. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly aims to reduce plastic pollution, a core environmental protection measure directly addressing pollution control under Environment committee.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 16, 2026

H 3138: An Act relative to a green vendor tax credit

By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3138) of Steven S. Howitt for legislation to provide tax credits to restaurants utilizing reusable utensils, dishes, glasses and bulk condiments. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credit for restaurants using reusable items, reducing business tax liability to promote sustainability and environmental goals.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentTax credits for reusable restaurant items reduce single-use plastic waste, directly supporting pollution control and conservation goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 12, 2026

H 1310: An Act to incentivize the adoption of local climate resilience policies

By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1310) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa relative to the adoption of local climate resilience policies. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly incentivizes local climate resilience policies, directly advancing environmental protection and climate adaptation efforts per title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 18, 2025

S 612: Resolve providing for an investigation and study of enhancing statewide recycling programs

By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 612) of Edward J. Kennedy that provisions be made for an investigation and study by the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs to enhance statewide recycling programs. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly seeks to enhance recycling programs via study, aligning with environmental conservation and resource protection under Environment/Natural Resources subject.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 26, 2026

H 933: An Act relative to plastic bag reduction

By Representative Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 933) of Mindy Domb relative to plastic bag reduction. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentReduces plastic pollution by limiting single-use bags, directly advancing environmental protection under natural resources.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 26, 2026

H 917: An Act reducing packaging waste

By Representatives Connolly of Cambridge and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 917) of Mike Connolly and David M. Rogers for legislation to reduce packaging waste. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly targets packaging waste reduction, directly advancing pollution control and conservation within environmental protection as stated in its title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 20, 2025

S 653: An Act to require producer responsibility for collection, reuse and recycling of discarded electronic products

By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 653) of Jacob R. Oliveira and Steven Owens for legislation to require producer responsibility for the collection, reuse and recycling of discarded electronic products. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires producers to manage e-waste recycling, reducing landfill pollution and promoting resource conservation under Environment committee.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 26, 2026

H 1019: An Act relative to the reduction of plastics

By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1019) of Edward R. Philips and others relative to the reduction of plastics. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly targets plastic reduction, a direct pollution control measure under Environment subject, aligning with environmental protection indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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