H 1647 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act to improve enforcement of environmental quality

This bill (H 1647) aims to improve enforcement of environmental quality laws related to public health, pollution, and environmental justice, as requested by Representative Vincent Lawrence Dixon. The petition does not specify concrete policy mechanisms, penalties, or new procedures for enforcement. The Judiciary Committee referral suggests it may focus on procedural or oversight aspects rather than substantive regulatory changes. Without additional details in the provided context, the specific affected entities or key operational provisions cannot be described. This summary reflects the limited information available in the official abstract.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Mar 26, 2026
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

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Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Mike Day
DDemocratic
MA
31st Middlesex