Environment

passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 26, 2026

H 910: An Act to prevent the release of black plastic into the environment

By Representative Ciccolo of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 910) of Michelle L. Ciccolo relative to the release of black plastics into the environment. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPrevents black plastic pollution, directly protecting environment per bill title and Environment committee focus95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 4713: An Act authorizing the town of Wellfleet to enact a pesticide reduction bylaw

This bill authorizes the town of Wellfleet to create its own local bylaw restricting pesticide use. It directly affects Wellfleet residents and businesses by giving the town government the legal authority to establish specific rules for pesticide reduction within its boundaries. The bill does not set the rules itself but enables the town to develop and implement its own regulations through local processes. (This is a procedural authorization, not a policy with specific requirements.)

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAuthorizes local pesticide reduction bylaw, directly advancing pollution control and environmental protection through municipal regulation.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 8, 2026

S 1599: An Act relative to protecting air quality from carbon-emitting energy generators

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1599) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to protect air quality from carbon-emitting energy generators. Public Health.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill targets carbon-emitting energy generators to protect air quality, reducing fossil fuel dependence and aligning with clean energy policies.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly targets carbon-emitting generators to protect air quality, directly reducing emissions and advancing environmental safeguards per title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Air Quality

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 26, 2026

H 998: An Act to reform the Toxics Use Reduction Act

By Representative Mahoney of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 998) of John J. Mahoney for legislation to further regulate toxic use reduction plans. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill aims to further regulate toxic use reduction plans under Environment and Natural Resources, strengthening environmental regulations per its title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 11, 2025

S 2182: An Act establishing May as native plant month

By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2182) of Michael O. Moore, Robyn K. Kennedy, Hannah Kane and Lindsay N. Sabadosa for legislation to establish May as native plant month. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes May as Native Plant Month to promote conservation of local flora, supporting biodiversity and natural resource protection through awareness initiatives.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 26, 2026

H 894: An Act relative to community preservation funds for coastal infrastructure

By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 894) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to community preservation funds for seawall repairs. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill allocates community preservation funds for seawall repairs to protect coastal infrastructure, directly advancing environmental conservation and climate resilience under Environment committee jurisdiction.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection Recycling

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 26, 2026

H 1032: An Act to establish environmental accountability in the fashion industry

By Representatives Rogers of Cambridge and Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1032) of David M. Rogers and Tram T. Nguyen for legislation to establish environmental accountability in the fashion industry. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly establishes environmental accountability for fashion industry, directly advancing environmental protection through industry regulation and standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 23, 2025

S 654: An Act to reduce plastics

By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 654) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Edward R. Philips, Joanne M. Comerford, Brian W. Murray and other members of the General Court for legislation to reduce plastics. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly aims to reduce plastic pollution, a core environmental protection measure directly addressing pollution control under Environment committee.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 26, 2026

H 934: An Act creating special funds for the division of fisheries and wildlife

By Representative Donaghue of Westborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 934) of Kate Donaghue for legislation to create wildlife and natural heritage mitigation funds within the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentCreates dedicated funds for wildlife conservation within Fisheries and Wildlife division, directly advancing environmental protection through resource allocation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Wildlife

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passed · Massachusetts · House May 7, 2026

H 3147: An Act relative to the conservation land tax credit

By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3147) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the conservation land tax credit. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax credit for conservation land, reducing tax liability and aligning with tax relief indicators for fiscal policy.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentTax credit for conservation land incentivizes preservation of natural resources, directly advancing environmental protection through financial incentives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

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