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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 4191: An Act authorizing the town of Wellfleet to enact a pesticide reduction bylaw

By Representative Luddy of Orleans and Senator Cyr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4191) of Hadley Luddy and Julian Cyr (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Wellfleet to enact a pesticide reduction bylaw. Environment and Natural Resources. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAuthorizes pesticide reduction bylaw, directly reducing environmental pollutants and protecting natural resources per bill's purpose.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 6, 2026

H 3580: An Act creating pathways toward net-zero neighborhoods

By Representative Vitolo of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3580) of Tommy Vitolo and Kevin G. Honan relative to non-emitting thermal energy. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill creates pathways to net-zero neighborhoods using non-emitting thermal energy, directly promoting renewable energy infrastructure and reducing fossil fuel dependence.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill creates net-zero neighborhood pathways using non-emitting thermal energy, directly advancing emissions reduction goals and clean energy adoption.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 6, 2026

H 3539: An Act relative to a tactical transition to affordable, clean thermal energy

By Representatives Owens of Watertown and Armini of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3539) of Steven Owens, Samantha Montaño and others relative to clean thermal energy. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill title explicitly promotes 'clean thermal energy transition' under Energy committee, aligning with renewable energy advancement and clean infrastructure investment indicators.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill promotes transition to clean thermal energy, directly advancing environmental protection and clean energy initiatives per title and summary.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 15, 2025

S 2292: An Act to further empower local climate action

By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2292) of Patricia D. Jehlen and James B. Eldridge for legislation to update applications for zoning ordinances that require new building construction or major renovation projects to be fossil fuel-free. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates fossil fuel-free new construction/renovations, directly reducing fossil fuel dependence in energy infrastructure per summary.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates fossil fuel-free new construction/renovations, directly reducing emissions and advancing climate action per title and summary.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 9, 2026

H 4166: An Act to evaluate transportation resiliency and progress towards meeting carbon emissions reductions benchmarks

By Representative Ciccolo of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4166) of Michelle L. Ciccolo relative to climate adaptation and transportation infrastructure. Transportation.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly evaluates progress toward carbon emissions reductions benchmarks, advancing clean energy infrastructure goals and reducing fossil fuel dependence.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly evaluates progress toward carbon emissions reductions benchmarks, directly advancing environmental protection through transportation infrastructure climate adaptation.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates evaluation of transportation resiliency and carbon emissions progress, directly advancing sustainable transportation infrastructure goals.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Climate Change

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 410: An Act authorizing the town of Concord to establish a fee for checkout bags

HD 410 allows the Town of Concord to require retail stores to charge customers at least $0.10 for each checkout bag provided at the point of sale. This applies to most retail businesses (like stores, restaurants, and pharmacies) but excludes bags for produce, prescriptions, or protecting items. Stores must separately state the bag fee on receipts and keep all collected money. The law takes effect three months after passage and is enforced by the Town Manager.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires retail bag fees to reduce plastic waste, directly aligning with pollution control and conservation goals for single-use plastics.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 22, 2025

H 3179: An Act relative to clarifying property tax exemptions for solar and wind systems

By Representative Markey of Dartmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3179) of Christopher M. Markey relative to property tax exemptions for solar and wind systems. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides property tax exemptions for solar/wind systems, offering tax relief to property owners.85% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyClarifies tax exemptions for solar/wind systems, directly promoting renewable energy adoption by reducing costs for property owners.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes clean energy adoption via tax incentives for solar/wind systems, directly advancing environmental protection goals by reducing fossil fuel dependence.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Solar

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 23, 2025

S 2571: An Act providing nature for all

The committee on Environment and Natural Resources to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 597) of Paul R. Feeney, Joanne M. Comerford, James K. Hawkins, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to conserve and improve natural and working lands, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2571).

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly aims to conserve and improve natural lands per Environment committee referral95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Parks & Recreation

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 5, 2026

H 985: An Act establishing an ecologically-based mosquito management program in the Commonwealth to protect public health

By Representative LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 985) of Kathleen R. LaNatra and others relative to establishing an ecologically-based mosquito management program in the Commonwealth to protect public health. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEcologically-based mosquito management protects ecosystems by avoiding harmful chemicals, aligning with environmental protection goals under Environment and Natural Resources subject.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 30, 2025

S 553: An Act establishing the Municipal Reforestation Program

By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 553) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Joanne M. Comerford, Steven Owens, John F. Keenan and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the municipal reforestation program. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes municipal reforestation program under Environment committee, directly advancing conservation and climate mitigation through tree planting initiatives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Forestry

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