Environment (Drinking Water)

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 2202: 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 under Environment committee, implying environmental protection through utility reporting requirements for equitable resource access.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 1831: Resolve to protect drinking water and public health from sand mining pollution

By Mr. Fernandes (by request), a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 601) of Meg Sheehan, that provisions be made for an investigation and study to protect drinking water and public health from sand mining pollution. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly aims to protect drinking water/public health from sand mining pollution, directly targeting environmental protection under Environment and Natural Resources jurisdiction.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 2403: 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 pollutants (environmental contaminants) to protect public health, directly reducing environmental contamination and aligning with pollution control measures.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly targets PFAS chemicals to protect public health, aligning with healthcare policy goals of preventing health risks through environmental regulation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water Public Health

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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 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 · 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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in committee · Massachusetts · House Aug 7, 2025

H 4357: An Act relative to toxic free kids

H 4357 prohibits manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers from knowingly selling children's products containing intentionally added PFAS chemicals. It directly affects companies producing or selling items for children 12 and under, including toys, clothing, school supplies, and car seats (excluding specific items like food, medical devices, and certain electronics). The bill requires PFAS levels to be measured using total organic fluorine at thresholds set by the Department of Environmental Protection, with no de minimis level allowed for engineered nanoobjects. This creates a concrete ban on PFAS in children's products, focusing on measurable chemical limits rather than speculative outcomes.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBans PFAS chemicals in children's products, reducing environmental pollution and protecting ecosystems from persistent toxic chemicals.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits PFAS in children's products to prevent health risks, directly protecting public health through toxic exposure reduction in vulnerable populations.95% confidence

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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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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 19, 2026

H 918: An Act protecting drinking water and public health from sand mining pollution

By Representative Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 918) of Mike Connolly, John R. Gaskey and Leigh Davis for legislation to creation of a advisory panel (including members of the General Court) to investigate the scope and scale of sand mining and its current and potential impact on drinking water. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill creates advisory panel to investigate sand mining's impact on drinking water, directly addressing pollution prevention and public health protection under Environment and Natural Resources.95% confidence

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