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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 27, 2025

HD 4201: An Act relative to solar and battery decommissioning and recycling

By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 904) of Natalie M. Blais, Joanne M. Comerford and Mindy Domb relative to solar and battery decommissioning and recycling. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes regulations for solar/battery recycling, supporting renewable energy infrastructure sustainability and lifecycle management.92% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates recycling/decommissioning protocols for solar/batteries, reducing waste and promoting clean energy lifecycle management per Environment committee focus.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Storage Solar Recycling

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 27, 2025

HD 3849: An Act empowering vulnerable municipalities to protect residents and the environment from harmful pesticides

By Representative Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 954) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others relative to the powers of cities and town to regulate, restrict or prohibit the use, application or disposal of certain pesticides. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly empowers municipalities to restrict harmful pesticides, directly protecting environment as stated in title and summary.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 27, 2025

HD 3814: An Act protecting our soil and farms from PFAS contamination

By Representative Arena-DeRosa of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 109) of James C. Arena-DeRosa and others relative to farming and damages caused by PFAS. Agriculture.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly targets PFAS contamination in soil/farms, addressing pollution control and environmental protection as core objectives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 26, 2026

H 969: An Act relative to waste disposal

By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 969) of Steven S. Howitt relative to illegally disposing of certain waste. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAddresses illegal waste disposal to prevent pollution and protect natural resources under Environment committee, aligning with environmental protection indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling Waste Management

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 2278: An Act relative to fuel standards

By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2278) of Paul R. Feeney relative to clean fuel standards. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes clean fuel standards, promoting renewable energy and reducing fossil fuel dependence per title and summary.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes clean fuel standards to reduce emissions, directly advancing environmental protection goals through regulatory measures.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 2251: An Act relative to a just transition to clean energy

By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2251) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation relative to a just transition to clean energy in transportation fuel. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly promotes 'just transition to clean energy' in transportation fuel and utilities, aligning with renewable energy advancement and infrastructure investment indicators.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly promotes clean energy transition in transportation and utilities, advancing environmental protection and climate goals through legislative action.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill promotes clean energy transition in transportation fuel, directly supporting sustainable transportation goals per its title and summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 23, 2025

S 590: An Act relative to plastic bag reduction

By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 590) of James B. Eldridge and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to plastic bag reduction. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill directly reduces plastic bag usage, decreasing plastic pollution and supporting environmental protection efforts under Environment and Natural Resources committee.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 23, 2025

S 630: An Act to reduce single-use plastics from the environment

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 630) of Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford and James B. Eldridge for legislation to reduce single-use plastics from the environment. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly aims to reduce single-use plastics, directly addressing pollution control and environmental protection per its title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 9, 2026

S 1927: An Act relative to the separation of agricultural land for renewable energy purposes

By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1927) of Michael D. Brady, Kathleen R. LaNatra, Christopher Richard Flanagan and Norman J. Orrall for legislation relative to the separation of agricultural land for renewable energy purposes. Revenue.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill designates agricultural land for renewable energy development, directly promoting renewable energy infrastructure and land use for clean energy projects.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill enables agricultural land use for renewable energy, directly promoting clean energy development and climate action per environmental policy indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 3, 2025

S 655: An Act advancing water access equity through utility reporting requirements

By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 655) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to advance water access equity through utility reporting requirements. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill advances water access equity through utility reporting under Environment committee, aligning with water resource protection goals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water Water Quality

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