H 5005 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act to protect water and nature

H 5005 creates the "Nature for All Fund" to support natural resource conservation, funded by 50% of tax revenue from sporting goods, recreational vehicles, and golf courses (after deducting existing tax transfers). The fund will finance projects like protecting drinking water sources, restoring biodiversity, expanding parks in underserved neighborhoods, and preserving lands of indigenous cultural significance. A 15-member board, including public representatives from underserved communities and conservation experts, will oversee spending and ensure alignment with environmental justice principles. Annual reports will track how much funding supports conservation in areas designated as environmental justice populations.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
Governor
Introduced Feb 5, 2026 Last action May 7, 2026
Floor votes

How they voted

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

Actions timeline

Total actions
6
Key actions
2
Committee
2
May 7, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee recommends no action taken
lower
Feb 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 5, 2026
Committee
Referred to the Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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