Environment

passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 1040: An Act ban the use of tire-derived materials in playgrounds and playing fields in Massachusetts

By Representative Roy of Franklin (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1040) of Tracy Stewart for legislation to further regulate the use of tire-derived materials in playgrounds and playing fields. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBans tire-derived materials in playgrounds to prevent potential chemical leaching, aligning with environmental protection goals under Environment committee.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 9, 2026

H 14: An Act relative to electric vehicles and charging infrastructure

So much of the recommendations of the Inspector General (House, No. 11) as relates to electric vehicles and charging infrastructure and Chapter 30B, the Uniform Procurement Act (House, No. 14). State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill promotes EV infrastructure, advancing renewable energy adoption and reducing fossil fuel dependence through charging infrastructure development.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes electric vehicle adoption and charging infrastructure, directly advancing clean transportation and reducing emissions per bill title/summary.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill advances sustainable transportation by funding EV infrastructure, directly supporting modern transportation policy goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 23, 2026

H 3576: An Act relative to a just transition to clean energy

By Representative Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3576) of Chynah Tyler relative to the transition to clean energy and the training of employees on alternative energy generation and distribution. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly focuses on 'just transition to clean energy' and training for 'alternative energy generation/distribution', directly advancing renewable energy infrastructure and workforce development.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill promotes clean energy transition and trains workers in alternative energy generation, directly advancing environmental protection through clean energy initiatives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy

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passed · Massachusetts · House Aug 7, 2025

H 384: An Act relative to toxic free kids

By Representative Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 384) of James K. Hawkins and others for legislation to direct the Department of Environmental Protection to publish a toxic chemicals of concern consumer products list. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentDirects DEP to publish toxic chemicals list in consumer products, reducing environmental health hazards from pollutants per bill summary.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 19, 2026

H 1020: An Act to improve the review and regulation of emerging contaminants on public water systems

By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1020) of Edward R. Philips relative to emerging contaminants on public water systems. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill strengthens regulation of water contaminants, directly advancing environmental protection of public water systems per its title and Environment/Natural Resources subject.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 19, 2026

H 900: An Act protecting drinking water quality in private wells

By Representatives Blais of Deerfield and Kilcoyne of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 900) of Natalie M. Blais, Meghan K. Kilcoyne and others for legislation to protect drinking water quality in private wells. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly protects drinking water quality in private wells, a direct environmental protection measure under Environment committee jurisdiction.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water Water Quality

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 26, 2026

H 936: An Act protecting public drinking water by further regulating solid waste disposal facilities

By Representative DuBois of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 936) of Michelle M. DuBois for legislation to further regulate the building or expansion of solid waste disposal facilities. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill regulates solid waste facilities to protect public drinking water, strengthening environmental safeguards per title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water Waste Management

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Apr 2, 2026

S 1504: An Act to protect Massachusetts public health from PFAS

By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1504) of Julian Cyr, Joanne M. Comerford, James B. Eldridge, John F. Keenan and others for legislation to protect Massachusetts public health from Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) a group of chemicals that are used in many consumer products and industrial processes. Public Health.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill targets PFAS chemicals linked to environmental contamination and public health risks, directly advancing pollution control and environmental protection.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly targets PFAS exposure to protect public health, advancing healthcare protection initiatives through environmental safety measures.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water Public Health

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 16, 2026

H 2519: An Act promoting efficient environmental public health protections against cancer

By Representative Robertson of Tewksbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2519) of David Allen Robertson for legislation to establish the environmental public health trust fund for cancer surveillance and environmental data collection within the Department of Public Health. Public Health.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes environmental public health trust fund for cancer surveillance and data collection, advancing environmental health protections through data-driven public health measures.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Apr 2, 2026

S 561: An Act to streamline permitting for rail electrification

By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 561) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation to streamline permitting for rail electrification. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill streamlines permitting for rail electrification, promoting clean energy infrastructure by facilitating transition from diesel to electric rail systems, reducing fossil fuel dependence in transportation.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRail electrification reduces emissions; streamlining permits accelerates clean energy adoption in transportation, aligning with environmental protection goals.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationStreamlining rail electrification permits advances sustainable transportation infrastructure and aligns with promoting greener public transit systems.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Rail

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