Environment

passed · Massachusetts · House Dec 31, 2025

H 109: 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 directly targets PFAS contamination in soil/farms, protecting agricultural land from environmental pollutants per title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Oct 9, 2025

H 4591: An Act to create a Merrimack River Collaborative

This bill creates the Merrimack River Collaborative, a coordinating group focused on improving water quality in Massachusetts' Merrimack River from the New Hampshire border to the river mouth. It directly affects communities along the river (like Amesbury, Lowell, and Haverhill), state agencies, local water systems, and environmental organizations. The Collaborative will standardize water monitoring, track pollutants, prioritize cleanup projects, and identify funding opportunities to make the river "swimmable, drinkable, and fishable" while supporting biodiversity and climate resilience. It operates through an Executive Committee and member organizations without receiving direct funding, requiring annual reports to the legislature.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentCreates collaborative to monitor pollutants, prioritize cleanup, and improve water quality - directly protects river environment per bill summary95% confidence

Sub-Topics Water Quality

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 1065: An Act relative to outdoor heritage

By Representative Vieira of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1065) of David T. Vieira for legislation to further regulate bow and arrow hunting. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill regulates hunting under Environment and Natural Resources, indicating conservation-focused management of wildlife resources.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 26, 2026

H 995: An Act authorizing the town of Orleans to adopt a pesticide reduction bylaw

By Representative Luddy of Orleans and Senator Cyr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 995) of Hadley Luddy and Julian Cyr (by vote of the town) that the town of Orleans be authorized to adopt a pesticide reduction bylaw in said town. Environment and Natural Resources. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAuthorizes pesticide reduction bylaw, reducing environmental pollutants and protecting natural resources per Environment and Natural Resources committee.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 2261: An Act achieving a green future with infrastructure and workforce investments

By Mr. Driscoll, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2261) of William J. Driscoll, Jr., Joanne M. Comerford and Manny Cruz relative to achieving a green future with infrastructure and workforce investments. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill title 'achieving a green future' and infrastructure investments directly align with promoting renewable energy and clean energy infrastructure funding.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill title 'green future' and infrastructure/workforce investments explicitly align with environmental protection and clean energy goals.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill title specifies 'workforce investments' aligning with labor support indicators like funding and advancement.75% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 12, 2026

H 975: An Act authorizing the town of Newbury to adopt a bylaw restricting the use of second generation anticoagulant rodenticides

By Representative Kassner of Hamilton and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 975) of Kristin E. Kassner and Bruce E. Tarr (by vote of the town) that the town of Newbury be authorized to prohibit use of second generation anticoagulant rodenticides in said town. Environment and Natural Resources. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRestricts toxic rodenticides known to harm wildlife and ecosystems, aligning with pollution control and environmental protection under the bill's purpose.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 6, 2026

H 4052: An Act sparking the construction of 21st century buildings

By Representative Vitolo of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4052) of Tommy Vitolo and others relative to a specialized stretch energy code. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill proposes a specialized stretch energy code for buildings, advancing energy efficiency standards in construction per its summary and committee focus.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes a specialized stretch energy code for buildings, requiring stricter energy efficiency standards that reduce emissions and promote environmental protection.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 6, 2026

H 3488: An Act relative to tax incentives for building to NetZero Standards

By Representative Flanagan of Dennis, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3488) of Christopher Richard Flanagan relative to the cost burdens of certain incentives for statewide greenhouse gas emissions limits. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates tax incentives for NetZero building, providing tax relief to incentivize sustainable construction, directly impacting tax policy and fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill provides tax incentives for NetZero building standards, directly advancing renewable energy infrastructure and greenhouse gas emissions limits per title/summary.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill provides tax incentives for NetZero building standards, directly advancing greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals per summary.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Climate Change

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introduced · Massachusetts · House Oct 20, 2025

HD 5249: A communication from the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (see Section 84 of Chapter 179 of the Acts of 2022) submitting its Municipal Fossil Fuel-Free Demonstration Program annual report for fiscal year 2025

This is a procedural bill (HD 5249) requiring the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs to submit its annual report for the Municipal Fossil Fuel-Free Demonstration Program for fiscal year 2025. The report details the program's implementation, including participation by municipalities and any waivers granted under existing rules (such as Concord's single waiver mentioned in the context). It does not create new policy but fulfills a reporting requirement mandated by Section 84 of Chapter 179 of the Acts of 2022.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates annual report on Municipal Fossil Fuel-Free Demonstration Program, enabling environmental progress tracking and program accountability.80% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 20, 2025

H 3337: An Act relating to embodied carbon emission reductions in state-funded projects

By Representative Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3337) of Sean Garballey that the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance implement embodied carbon emission reductions in state-funded projects. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates embodied carbon emission reductions in state-funded projects, directly reducing environmental impact through construction standards.95% confidence

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