Environment

passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 26, 2026

H 1019: An Act relative to the reduction of plastics

By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1019) of Edward R. Philips and others relative to the reduction of plastics. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly targets plastic reduction, a direct pollution control measure under Environment subject, aligning with environmental protection indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 5, 2026

H 1033: An Act responding to the threat of invasive species

By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1033) of David M. Rogers and Patrick Joseph Kearney relative to the threat of invasive species. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAddresses invasive species threat under Environment and Natural Resources, directly aligning with conservation and protection goals in environmental policy.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 26, 2026

H 1014: An Act establishing a climate change superfund

By Representatives Owens of Watertown and Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1014) of Steven Owens, Danillo A. Sena and others for legislation to finance climate adaptation projects. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes a superfund to finance climate adaptation projects, directly allocating state budget resources to fund essential environmental programs.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyFunds climate adaptation projects under Environment committee, directly advancing renewable energy infrastructure and climate resilience goals.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes climate change superfund to finance adaptation projects under Environment and Natural Resources, directly advancing environmental protection funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Climate Change Hazardous Materials

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 17, 2025

S 588: An Act establishing a climate change superfund

By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 588) of James B. Eldridge, Steven Owens, Mike Connolly, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legislation to create a Climate Adaptation Superfund. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes Climate Adaptation Superfund to fund environmental protection and climate resilience measures under Environment and Natural Resources.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Climate Change Hazardous Materials

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 17, 2025

S 634: An Act conserving our natural resources

By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 634) of Paul W. Mark for legislation to restrict the use of traps for capturing furbearing mammals. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly restricts traps for furbearing mammals to conserve natural resources, aligning with environmental protection and conservation indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Recycling Wildlife

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 22, 2026

S 628: Resolve to protect pollinator habitat

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 628) of Jason M. Lewis that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to establish a protected pollinator habitat. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill creates commission to establish protected pollinator habitat, directly advancing conservation of natural resources and biodiversity per Environment/Natural Resources focus.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 26, 2026

H 912: An Act to reduce polystyrene in the environment

By Representative Ciccolo of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 912) of Michelle L. Ciccolo, Joanne M. Comerford and Lindsay N. Sabadosa relative to the use of polystyrene containers and wares by certain food and retail establishments. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly targets polystyrene containers, a major environmental pollutant, to reduce harm. Directly aligns with pollution control and conservation goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Feb 26, 2026

H 4744: An Act relative to energy affordability, clean power and economic competitiveness

This bill requires Massachusetts state agencies to assess whether clean energy policies will increase costs for households or businesses before implementation. It mandates that all new energy, emissions, or transportation regulations include an affordability and competitiveness review, evaluating impacts on residential energy costs and business operating expenses. Agencies must modify proposals if impacts are unreasonable or adopt alternative approaches to protect affordability, and must publish these assessments 30 days prior to adoption. The law applies to all state departments and authorities managing energy, climate, or utility programs, ensuring clean energy transitions do not disproportionately burden ratepayers or harm economic competitiveness.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates affordability reviews for clean energy policies to protect consumers while advancing clean power, aligning with support indicators.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill requires affordability reviews for clean energy policies to ensure implementation without unreasonable cost, promoting clean power as part of environmental protection.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency Renewable Energy Solar

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 12, 2026

H 953: An Act relative to forest protection

By Representative Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 953) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others relative to forest protection. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly focuses on forest protection under Environment committee, directly advancing conservation efforts as per title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Forestry

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 12, 2026

H 1048: An Act relative to increased protection of wildlife management areas

By Representative Sena of Acton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1048) of Danillo A. Sena and others relative to increased protection of wildlife management areas. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly aims to 'increase protection of wildlife management areas' under Environment and Natural Resources, directly strengthening conservation efforts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Wildlife

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