Environment

introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 2456: An Act protecting the viability of farms in the Commonwealth

HD 2456 requires state agencies, regional boards, and local municipalities to assess and publicly disclose whether new regulations might harm farms in Massachusetts before they take effect. If a rule could negatively impact agricultural operations - such as increasing costs by $500 annually or requiring 20+ extra labor hours - the agency must conduct an impact assessment and submit findings to the Department of Food and Agriculture and legislative committees 45 days (for state) or 90 days (for local) in advance. For rules meeting the cost/labor threshold, agencies must also seek mitigation suggestions from the Board of Agriculture. This bill directly affects all state/local regulatory bodies creating rules that could impact commercial farms, aiming to protect farm viability through transparency and pre-emptive review.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill mandates impact assessments for regulations harming farms, potentially delaying or weakening environmental rules that increase farm costs, indirectly opposing stricter environmental protections.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 27, 2025

HD 3597: 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, directly advancing environmental protection under Environment and Natural Resources committee.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water Water Quality

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 27, 2025

HD 3603: 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 disposal to protect public drinking water, strengthening environmental safeguards per summary and Environment/Natural Resources subject.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water Waste Management

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 27, 2025

HD 4227: An Act to require transparency and disclosure by materials recovery facilities

By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1037) of David M. Rogers for legislation to further regulate solid waste facilities. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill regulates solid waste facilities under Environment and Natural Resources, requiring transparency to improve waste management and reduce environmental harm.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling Waste Management

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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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