Environment

in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 31, 2025

S 2802: An Act protecting our soil, farms and food from PFAS contamination

Senate, December 31, 2025 -- The committee on Agriculture and Fisheries to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 56) of Joanne M. Comerford, Sal N. DiDomenico, Jason M. Lewis, Michael O. Moore and others for legislation to protect our soil and farms from PFAS contamination, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2802).

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly targets PFAS contamination in soil/farms, directly protecting environmental resources from pollution per title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Jul 22, 2026

H 4870: An Act to protect Massachusetts public health from PFAS

This bill creates a PFAS Remediation Trust Fund to address contamination in Massachusetts drinking water, groundwater, soil, and other environmental media. It directly affects communities with PFAS pollution, including vulnerable environmental justice areas, private well owners, and public water systems. The fund provides grants for PFAS treatment, remediation, and outreach programs, prioritizing communities with limited resources. Money comes from settlements with PFAS manufacturers, other grants, and interest, with strict rules requiring repayment if responsible parties are later identified.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentCreates PFAS Remediation Trust Fund to address water/soil contamination, prioritizing vulnerable communities and environmental justice areas through manufacturer settlements.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly creates PFAS remediation fund to protect public health from environmental contamination, directly preventing health risks linked to water/soil pollution.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water Environmental Justice Public Health

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 12, 2026

H 4917: An Act relative to a town-wide ban on the use of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs)

By Representative Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4917) of Kenneth I. Gordon (by vote of the town) relative to banning the use of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides in the town of Bedford. Environment and Natural Resources. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill bans SGARs (harmful rodenticides) to protect wildlife and environment, directly aligning with environmental protection goals per bill title and summary.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Apr 15, 2026

S 2877: An Act authorizing the town of Grafton to prohibit or restrict the application of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides

By Mr. Moore and Mr. Muradian of Grafton, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2877) of Michael O. Moore and David K. Muradian, Jr. (by vote of the town) for legislation to prohibit or restrict the application of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides. Environment and Natural Resources. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill prohibits harmful rodenticides linked to ecosystem damage, aligning with environmental protection by reducing toxic chemical pollution in natural habitats.95% confidence

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Dec 8, 2025

H 4810: An Act relative to greenwashing in advertising and marketing

H 4810 prohibits businesses from making false or misleading claims about products being recyclable, biodegradable, compostable, or environmentally friendly in advertising or on packaging. It requires companies to provide proof of these claims, including documentation on environmental impacts and compliance with federal standards, and to clarify if only parts of a product are recyclable. The Attorney General enforces the law, imposing civil fines of up to $1,000 per violation for misleading claims or improper use of the recycling symbol (chasing arrows). This bill directly affects manufacturers, retailers, and marketers of consumer goods making environmental claims in Massachusetts.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits false environmental claims in advertising, requiring proof and enforcement to prevent misleading marketing, strengthening consumer trust in eco-friendly products.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 2746: An Act to protect pollinators and public health

The committee on Environment and Natural Resources to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 587) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to protect pollinators and public health by prohibiting the use of neonicotinoid pesticides, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2746).

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits neonicotinoid pesticides to protect pollinators, directly advancing environmental conservation and public health through pollution control.95% confidence

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 22, 2025

S 2751: An Act relative to affordable housing and environmental adaptation dollars

Senate, December 22, 2025 -- The committee on Revenue to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1973) of James B. Eldridge, James K. Hawkins and Jason M. Lewis for legislation relative to the imposition of an excise tax to provide for climate change adaptation infrastructure and affordable housing investments in the Commonwealth, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2751)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes excise tax to fund climate adaptation infrastructure and affordable housing, directly advancing public service funding under Budget & Taxes.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill imposes excise tax to fund climate change adaptation infrastructure, directly advancing environmental protection through dedicated funding.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill imposes excise tax to fund affordable housing investments, directly advancing housing affordability through dedicated funding.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Climate Change Affordable Housing

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introduced · Massachusetts · House Nov 18, 2025

H 4766: Amendment H.4766

Text of an amendment, recommended by the committee on Ways and Means, to the Senate Bill authorizing the commonwealth to dispose of certain parcels of land in the town of Upton acquired for conservation and recreation purposes. (Senate, No. 2576). November 18, 2025.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentLand acquired for conservation is being disposed of, removing conservation use and weakening protections for that area.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

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passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 24, 2025

H 4192: An Act relative to the election and composition of the conservation commission within the town of Southwick

By Representative Boldyga of Southwick and Senator Mark, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4192) of Nicholas A. Boldyga (by vote of the town) relative to the election and composition of the conservation commission in the town of Southwick. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill creates structure for Southwick's conservation commission, directly supporting environmental resource management and protection through local governance.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 19, 2026

H 3937: An Act creating a climate bank in Massachusetts

By Representative Meschino of Hull, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 9) of Joan Meschino and others for legislation to create a climate bank to facilitate innovative financing solutions for climate and clean energy innovations in the public, private, and non-profit sectors. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyCreates climate bank to fund clean energy innovations in public/private sectors, directly advancing renewable energy infrastructure investment.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentCreates climate bank to fund clean energy innovations, directly advancing environmental protection and climate goals per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy

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