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Environment across the country

Every environment bill from all 50 state legislatures and Congress, introduced in the last 12 weeks and automatically classified by Maddy, our AI policy reader.

Total bills
218
last 12 weeks
Active states
10
jurisdictions with bills
Most active
United States
156 bills
Stance split
184 for 34 against
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Showing 181–190 of 218 bills

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 2, 2026

S 3156: Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Environment, Natural Resources to make an investigation and study of a certain current Senate document relative to facilitate climate resiliency.

Senate, July 1, 2026 -- The committee on Environment and Natural Resources, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 560) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation to facilitate climate resiliency, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 3156).
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill authorizes a study to facilitate climate resiliency, indicating intent to strengthen environmental protections.75% confidence
passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 6, 2026

S 3162: An Act to improve outdoor lighting, conserve energy, and increase dark-sky visibility

Senate, July 1, 2026 -- Text of the Senate Bill to improve outdoor lighting, conserve energy, and increase dark-sky visibility (Senate, No. 3162) (being the text of Senate, No. 3145, printed as amended)
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly aims to conserve energy and improve efficiency through better outdoor lighting standards.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill promotes energy conservation and reduces light pollution, aligning with environmental protection goals.75% confidence
passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 31, 2026

H 5563: An Act authorizing the town of Ayer to prohibit the use or sale of second-generation anti-coagulant rodenticides

By Representative Sena of Acton and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5563) of Danillo A. Sena (by vote of the town) that the town of Ayer be authorized to prohibit the use or sale of second-generation anti-coagulant rodenticides in said town. Environment and Natural Resources. [Local Approval Received.]
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibiting second-generation rodenticides prevents environmental contamination and protects wildlife, aligning with pollution control and conservation goals.85% confidence
in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 9, 2026

S 3154: An act relative to combined sewer overflows

Senate, July 9, 2026 -- The committee on Environment and Natural Resources, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 606) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation relative to further testing after a combined sewage overflow event; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 608) of Patricia D. Jehlen relative to combined sewer overflows, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 3154).
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill addresses combined sewer overflows, a major source of water pollution, aiming to reduce environmental harm through further testing and regulation.90% confidence
Sub-Topics Water Quality
in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 9, 2026

S 3153: An Act prohibiting the sale of newly farmed fur products

Senate, July 9, 2026 -- The committee on Environment and Natural Resources to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 551) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Joanne M. Comerford, Michael O. Moore, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit the sale of newly farmed fur products, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 3153).
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibiting fur farming reduces animal suffering and limits habitat destruction, aligning with conservation and ethical environmental standards.75% confidence
passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 31, 2026

H 5570: An Act prohibiting the application of generation anticoagulant rodenticides in the town of Nahant

By Representative Reid of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5570) of Sean Reid (by vote of the town) that the town of Nahant be authorized to prohibit the application of generation anticoagulant rodenticides in said town. Environment and Natural Resources. [Local Approval Received.]
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibiting anticoagulant rodenticides reduces chemical pollution and protects local wildlife and ecosystems, directly advancing environmental protection.90% confidence
Sean Reid (D)
in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 9, 2026

S 3150: An Act relative to the separation of agricultural land for renewable energy purposes

Senate, July 9, 2026 -- The committee on Revenue to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1927) of Michael D. Brady, Kathleen R. LaNatra, Christopher Richard Flanagan and Norman J. Orrall for legislation relative to the separation of agricultural land for renewable energy purposes, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 3150).
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly promotes renewable energy by facilitating the separation of agricultural land for such purposes.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill promotes renewable energy by separating agricultural land for this purpose, aligning with clean energy goals and environmental protection.75% confidence
Sub-Topics Renewable Energy
introduced · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 1, 2026

S 3163: Amendment S.3163

This bill amends Massachusetts gas regulations to restrict new gas facilities and expansions within five miles of environmental justice neighborhoods unless they are strictly necessary for public safety. It also mandates that gas companies submit biennial just transition plans to the Department of Public Utilities, detailing strategies for workforce retention, training, and managing the shift to net-zero emissions by 2050. These provisions require companies to outline specific measures for hiring, cross-training, and mitigating the impact of potential job losses as they phase out natural gas infrastructure. The legislation applies to all gas distribution and transmission companies operating in the state, ensuring they address both community environmental concerns and the needs of their employees during the energy transition.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill restricts new gas facilities and mandates just transition plans for net-zero emissions, advancing clean energy goals.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill restricts new gas facilities near vulnerable communities and mandates just transition plans to support net-zero emissions by 2050.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates workforce retention, training, and just transition plans to protect workers during the shift to net-zero emissions.85% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill restricts new gas facilities and expansions near communities, limiting infrastructure development in that sector.85% confidence
Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Environmental Justice
Adam Gómez (D) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 9, 2026

S 3152: An Act establishing an ecologically-based mosquito management program in the Commonwealth to protect public health

Senate, July 9. 2026 -- The committee on Environment and Natural Resources to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 547) of Joanne M. Comerford, Michael O. Moore, James B. Eldridge and Dylan A. Fernandes for legislation to establish an ecologically-based mosquito management program in the Commonwealth to protect public health, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 3152).
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes an ecologically-based mosquito management program, indicating a preference for environmental methods over chemical ones.75% confidence
passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 22, 2026

S 3182: An Act authorizing the city of Taunton to utilize certain areas of conservation land for road improvements

By Mrs. Dooner and Mr. Orrall of Lakeville, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 3182) of Kelly A. Dooner and Norman J. Orrall (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to authorize the city of Taunton to utilize certain areas of conservation land for road improvements. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill authorizes using conservation land for road improvements, which restricts protected areas and weakens conservation efforts.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill authorizes using conservation land for road improvements, directly advancing transportation infrastructure.90% confidence
Sub-Topics Conservation Roads & Highways Tags Local Government
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