Environment

passed · Massachusetts · House Dec 8, 2025

H 457: An Act relative to greenwashing in recycling

By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 457) of David M. Rogers for legislation to further regulate the packaging of consumer goods that contain deceptive or misleading claims about the recyclability of the product or packaging. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRegulates deceptive recyclability claims, preventing greenwashing and promoting genuine recycling practices to protect environmental integrity.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 992: An Act relative to municipal assistance for clean water and economic development infrastructure

By Representative Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 992) of Jay D. Livingstone for legislation to provide bonding for municipal water infrastructure maintenance, repair, and expansion. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds municipal water infrastructure maintenance/expansion for clean water, directly aligning with environmental protection under Environment and Natural Resources committee.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water Water Quality

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 6, 2026

H 3526: An Act relative to large-scale solar energy installations on agricultural or recreational land of the Commonwealth

By Representative McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3526) of Paul McMurtry relative to large-scale solar energy installations on agricultural or recreational land of the Commonwealth. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill permits large-scale solar installations on agricultural/recreational land, advancing renewable energy development and aligning with clean energy infrastructure goals.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill promotes large-scale solar energy installations, advancing clean energy adoption and renewable infrastructure without environmental harm indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Solar

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 982: An Act relative to right of entry to prevent environmental violations

By Representative Kilcoyne of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 982) of Meghan K. Kilcoyne relative to right of entry of solid waste disposal facilities to prevent environmental violations. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEnables facility inspections to prevent environmental violations, strengthening enforcement of environmental protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Waste Management

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passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 2, 2025

H 3752: An Act relative to greener and healthier transportation corridors

By Representative Orrall of Lakeville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3752) of Norman J. Orrall for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to recommend strategies to improve the land usage of transportation corridors. Transportation.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill title 'greener and healthier' and commission focus on improving transportation corridor land usage directly align with environmental protection goals.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill creates commission to improve land usage in transportation corridors for greener, healthier outcomes, directly advancing sustainable transportation infrastructure goals.90% confidence

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Oct 2, 2025

H 4463: An Act to provide green and healthy public colleges and universities

This bill creates a Green and Healthy Public College and University Building Planning Commission to assess and improve energy efficiency, indoor air quality, accessibility, and safety in all public higher education buildings across Massachusetts. The commission, including representatives from universities, labor groups, health and environmental organizations, must develop standards by 2028 and create a plan to ensure all public college/university buildings meet these standards by 2037. It requires public reporting through an online dashboard tracking building assessments and prioritizes renovations for facilities serving underserved communities or with the greatest health/safety needs. The bill also establishes a dedicated fund to finance these upgrades using state appropriations, grants, and other sources, with cost-benefit analyses comparing long-term savings to upfront investments.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationImproves physical infrastructure for higher education buildings, enhancing safety, accessibility, and environmental quality - directly advancing educational environment standards.85% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates energy efficiency standards for public college buildings, directly advancing energy conservation goals through commission-led planning and implementation timelines.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates energy efficiency standards and indoor air quality improvements in public buildings, directly advancing environmental protection through reduced emissions and healthier facilities by 2037.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentIncludes labor groups in commission to improve building safety standards, directly addressing workplace safety under Labor & Employment.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Energy Efficiency Air Quality

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 12, 2026

S 58: An Act to promote conservation through oyster shell recycling

By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 58) of Julian Cyr for legislation to promote conservation through oyster shell recycling. Agriculture.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly promotes conservation through oyster shell recycling, directly conserving natural resources and supporting marine ecosystems.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 31, 2025

S 65: An Act establishing healthy soil performance guidelines

By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 65) of Paul W. Mark for legislation to establish regulations defining post-construction healthy soil standards. Agriculture.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes soil standards for agricultural sustainability, promoting conservation of natural resources and soil health through regulatory guidelines.92% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 26, 2026

H 940: An Act relative to beavers

By Representative Frost of Auburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 940) of Paul K. Frost for legislation to repeal the law relative to the use of leghold traps for capturing furbearing animals. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentRepealing restrictions on leghold traps for furbearing animals weakens wildlife protection under Environment/Natural Resources, opposing conservation efforts.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 26, 2026

H 919: An Act to protect and preserve the northern right whale and other resident endangered whale and sea turtle species

By Representative Connolly of Cambridge (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 919) of Richard Maximus Strahan relative to certain aquatic life in coastal waters. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly protects endangered whale and sea turtle species through conservation measures, aligning with environmental protection and species preservation goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection

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