Environment (Drinking Water)

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 1666: An Act providing for the establishment of sustainable water resource funds

By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1443) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to provide for the establishment of sustainable water resource funds. Municipalities and Regional Government.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes funds for sustainable water resource management, directly supporting environmental conservation and pollution control through resource protection95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 27, 2025

HD 3199: An Act relative to the protection of our drinking water from nitrosodimethylamine

By Representative Robertson of Tewksbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1029) of David Allen Robertson relative to maximum containment levels for certain harmful compounds in drinking water. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes maximum containment levels for nitrosodimethylamine (a harmful compound) in drinking water, directly advancing pollution control and environmental protection under Environment and Natural Resources.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water

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introduced · Massachusetts · House Sep 2, 2025

HD 5077: A communication from the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (see Section 122 of Chapter 239 of the Acts of 2024) submitting guidance on the impacts of electric battery storage and electric vehicle chargers

This bill is a procedural communication submitting guidance on the impacts of electric battery storage systems and EV chargers. It references specific safety standards (NFPA 855) and Massachusetts regulations (310 CMR 22.00, CMR 1.00) for review by relevant agencies. The guidance addresses fire protection, emergency planning, and drinking water regulations related to these technologies. As a filing, it does not create new law but provides technical references for future regulatory or planning work.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProvides safety guidance for EV infrastructure, enabling clean energy adoption without new law.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 992: An Act relative to municipal assistance for clean water and economic development infrastructure

By Representative Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 992) of Jay D. Livingstone for legislation to provide bonding for municipal water infrastructure maintenance, repair, and expansion. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds municipal water infrastructure maintenance/expansion for clean water, directly aligning with environmental protection under Environment and Natural Resources committee.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water Water Quality

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 1554: An Act establishing an ecologically-based mosquito management program in the Commonwealth to protect public health

HD 1554 establishes a statewide mosquito management program in Massachusetts prioritizing ecological approaches over chemical treatments. It creates a Mosquito Management Board to develop a science-based plan requiring municipalities and mosquito control districts to first use source reduction (like removing standing water and restoring wetlands), limit larvicides to disease-affected areas, and ban PFAS-containing pesticides. The plan prohibits aerial adulticide use and restricts ground applications to locations with confirmed disease risk, while allowing municipalities to opt out of treatments except during declared public health emergencies. This directly affects all local mosquito control programs, public health agencies, and landowners across the Commonwealth.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBans PFAS pesticides, requires wetland restoration and source reduction, prioritizing ecological methods to protect ecosystems and reduce pollution from chemical treatments.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes a public health program (mosquito management) to protect against disease via ecological methods, directly advancing public health protection as defined in the healthcare topic.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water Public Health

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 2036: An Act protecting drinking water and public health from sand mining pollution

HD 2036 creates a 6-member advisory panel to investigate sand mining's impacts on public health and the environment. The panel includes experts in GIS, ecology, community advocacy, hydrology, and Indigenous environmental justice, appointed by state leaders and the Governor. It will study sand mining effects on drinking water, Environmental Justice communities, climate resilience, and air pollution (including silica exposure) over two years. The panel's findings will inform potential regulatory changes to mining licensing laws under Chapter 21B, Section 5, aimed at protecting water, health, and the environment.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly creates panel to study sand mining pollution's impact on drinking water/environment, aiming to inform protective regulations per title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Air Quality Drinking Water Environmental Justice

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 2279: An Act to protect the public health, safety and welfare including but not limited to the drinking water supply in Plymouth Carver Sole Source Aquifer, designated under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act by the United States Environmental Protection Agency in 1990

HD 2279 imposes a one-year ban on commercial extraction of minerals, sand, and gravel in Plymouth and Bristol Counties, including land zoned for agriculture. This directly affects businesses and landowners engaged in such extraction activities. The bill aims to protect the federally designated Plymouth Carver Sole Source Aquifer (designated under the Safe Drinking Water Act in 1990) by preventing potential contamination to the region's drinking water supply. The moratorium is a direct measure to safeguard public health and water safety without altering existing land use regulations beyond the extraction prohibition.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill bans mineral extraction to prevent aquifer contamination, directly protecting federally designated drinking water source under Safe Drinking Water Act.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 2606: An Act providing for the establishment of sustainable water resource funds

HD 2606 allows cities, towns, water districts, and similar entities operating water or wastewater systems to collect fees based on increased water or sewer demand. These fees, calculated at 1-10 gallons per gallon of new demand, must fund specific environmental measures like stormwater treatment, water conservation, habitat restoration, and infrastructure improvements to offset water use impacts. Funds are held in separate accounts for drinking water, wastewater, or stormwater and can only be used for approved environmental projects or water conservation efforts. The bill requires fair fee structures (e.g., different rates for residential vs. commercial use) and permits entities to later revoke participation while directing remaining funds per the same rules.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates mandatory fees (1-10 gal/gal) to fund environmental programs via dedicated accounts, advancing fiscal management for sustainability.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds must be used for water conservation, habitat restoration, and stormwater treatment, directly advancing environmental protection95% confidence

Sub-Topics Fees & Licensing Drinking Water Water Quality

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 26, 2026

H 976: An Act to protect water supplies and the environment

By Representative Kassner of Hamilton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 976) of Kristin E. Kassner relative to water supplies and the environment. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill title explicitly states 'protect water supplies and the environment' with Environment and Natural Resources as subject, aligning with protection indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water

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