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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 1049: An Act promoting drinking water quality for all

By Representative Sena of Acton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1049) of Danillo A. Sena relative to the quality of drinking water from private wells. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill focuses on improving private well drinking water quality, directly advancing environmental protection under Environment and Natural Resources committee.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water Water Quality

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 5228: An Act in relation to James J. O'Neil Park

HD 5228 authorizes the City of Lawrence to exchange a 77-square-foot portion of James J. O'Neil Park (at Lawrence Street and Chestnut Street) for a 363-square-foot parcel of adjacent land. The swap must be for recreation purposes, with both parcels remaining protected for open space, conservation, and passive recreation under Massachusetts law. The bill ensures the transferred park land continues to comply with constitutional protections (Article 97) and Chapter 40, Section 8C, which restrict park use to conservation and recreation. This procedural bill directly affects Lawrence’s City Council and Conservation Commission by enabling a specific land exchange. It does not create new policy but formalizes a limited, constitutionally compliant land transfer.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill ensures park land remains protected for conservation under state law, maintaining open space and passive recreation per Article 97 and Chapter 40, Section 8C.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Parks & Recreation

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 30, 2025

S 569: An Act protecting our coasts from offshore drilling

By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 569) of Julian Cyr for legislation to protect our coasts from offshore drilling. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill prohibits offshore drilling (fossil fuel extraction), directly restricting fossil fuel infrastructure development per topic description.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly aims to protect coastal environments by prohibiting offshore drilling, directly aligning with environmental protection indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 17, 2025

S 646: An Act relative to the board of registration of hazardous waste site cleanup professionals

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 646) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to establish the board of registration of hazardous waste site cleanup professionals. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes board for hazardous waste cleanup professionals, directly advancing environmental protection and pollution control under Environment and Natural Resources subject.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hazardous Materials

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 5, 2026

H 950: An Act governing the use of pesticides containing the herbicide substance Glyphosate in the Commonwealth

By Representative Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 950) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others relative to governing the use of pesticides containing the herbicide substance Glyphosate in the Commonwealth. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill regulates Glyphosate pesticide use, directly addressing environmental protection under Environment and Natural Resources subject.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 10, 2025

S 195: An Act relative to toxic-free kids

By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 195) of Joanne M. Comerford, Cindy F. Friedman, Mark C. Montigny, Adam Gomez and other members of the Senate for legislation to eliminate harmful chemicals from children's products. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEliminates harmful chemicals from children's products, reducing environmental pollution and protecting ecosystems from toxic runoff.90% confidence

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 4554: An Act authorizing the city of Somerville to establish a net zero emissions standard for new constructed buildings and major renovation projects

HD 4554 authorizes the City of Somerville to require new construction and major renovations to be fossil fuel-free, directly affecting builders and developers within the city. The bill allows Somerville to enforce this through zoning ordinances and by withholding or conditioning building permits for projects that don’t meet the standard. It overrides conflicting local laws or regulations to implement this net zero emissions requirement for buildings. The law takes effect immediately upon passage.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates fossil fuel-free new construction and major renovations, directly reducing fossil fuel dependence and advancing net zero emissions standards for buildings.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates fossil fuel-free new construction and major renovations to achieve net zero emissions, directly reducing carbon output and strengthening local environmental standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Air Quality Climate Change

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 13, 2025

S 616: An Act relative to ivory and rhinoceros horn trafficking

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 616) of Jason M. Lewis, Michael O. Moore, Marcus S. Vaughn, James K. Hawkins and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to ivory and rhonoceros horn trafficking. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill prohibits ivory/rhino horn trafficking, directly protecting endangered species and aligning with conservation goals under Environment and Natural Resources subject.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 26, 2026

H 980: An Act establishing a flood mitigation and preparedness program

By Representative Kearney of Scituate, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 980) of Patrick Joseph Kearney for legislation to establish a flood mitigation and preparedness program. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill established under Environment and Natural Resources to address flood impacts, aligning with climate adaptation and natural resource protection efforts.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 922: An Act relative to greywater recycling

By Representative Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 922) of Mark J. Cusack for legislation to establish plumbing code regulations that provide building owners with guidelines for reusing greywater for toilet flushing and subsurface irrigation. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEnables greywater reuse for irrigation/toilet flushing, conserving freshwater resources and reducing wastewater discharge per environmental code regulations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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