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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 26, 2026

H 889: An Act relative to boat wrap recycling

By Representative Armini of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 889) of Jennifer Balinsky Armini relative to boat wrap recycling. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill promotes recycling boat wraps, reducing waste and pollution under Environment committee jurisdiction, aligning with conservation goals.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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introduced · Massachusetts · House May 19, 2025

HD 4680: A communication from the Department of Environmental Protection (see item 2210-0106 of Section 2 of Chapter 140 of the Acts of 2024) submitting a report related to the implementation of the Toxics Use Reduction Act

This bill (HD 4680) requires the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) to submit a report to the legislature by February 3, 2025, detailing its progress in meeting deadlines under the Toxics Use Reduction Act (TURA). The report will cover MassDEP's implementation status for specific TURA requirements, including ongoing efforts like the Environmental Protection Integrated Computer System and annual toxics use reduction data collection. This procedural bill does not create new policy but mandates a status update on an existing law.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires MassDEP to report on TURA implementation progress, ensuring compliance with existing toxics reduction regulations that protect environment and public health.85% confidence

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 4738: An Act authorizing the town of Provincetown to prohibit use or sale of second generation anti-coagulant rodenticides

This bill (HD 4738) authorizes the town of Provincetown to ban the use and sale of second-generation anti-coagulant rodenticides within its boundaries. It directly affects Provincetown residents, businesses, and local officials by granting the town government the legal authority to implement such a prohibition. The key mechanism is a local authorization allowing the town to enforce restrictions on these specific rodenticides, which are known to persist in the environment and pose risks to non-target wildlife. The bill does not mandate the ban but provides the legal framework for the town to act if it chooses to do so. This is a local regulatory measure, not a statewide law.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBans persistent rodenticides posing environmental risks to non-target species and ecosystems, directly protecting environmental health per bill summary.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Wildlife

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 1037: An Act to require transparency and disclosure by materials recovery facilities

By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1037) of David M. Rogers for legislation to further regulate solid waste facilities. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRegulates solid waste facilities under Environment committee, requiring transparency to strengthen accountability and prevent pollution in waste management.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling Waste Management

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 26, 2026

H 942: An Act relative to the siting of facilities dealing with refuse

By Representative Galvin of Canton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 942) of William C. Galvin relative to the siting of refuse facilities. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill addresses refuse facility siting under Environment committee, implying regulations to prevent pollution and protect natural resources through proper location planning.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 9, 2026

S 608: An Act relative to combined sewer overflows

By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 608) of Patricia D. Jehlen relative to combined sewer overflows. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAddresses combined sewer overflows, a source of water pollution, aiming to reduce environmental contamination through infrastructure improvements95% confidence

Sub-Topics Water Quality

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 2324: An Act to reduce Emissions

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2324) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to reduce emissions. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly aims to reduce emissions, directly supporting clean energy transition and renewable energy promotion indicators in energy policy.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill title 'An Act to reduce Emissions' directly aligns with environmental protection indicators, specifically reducing pollution through emissions reduction in energy sectors.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 6, 2026

H 4144: An Act relative to energy affordability, independence and innovation

H 4144 creates a new funding mechanism to support building decarbonization and energy efficiency programs across Massachusetts. It imposes a 2.5 mills per kilowatt-hour charge on electricity consumers (excluding municipal light plant users) and pools funds from cap-and-trade programs and other sources to finance these initiatives. The law requires 20% of these funds to target low-income residential buildings, with additional priority for moderate-income households, renters, and small businesses. Electric distribution companies and municipal energy groups must submit a statewide decarbonization plan every three years, detailing cost-effective programs to reduce fossil fuel use and energy costs while meeting greenhouse gas targets.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes new electricity tax to fund decarbonization programs, creating dedicated revenue stream for essential energy initiatives per budget/funding indicators.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyFunds decarbonization and energy efficiency programs via new charge, prioritizes low-income buildings, aligns with renewable energy advancement and infrastructure investment.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds building decarbonization and energy efficiency programs via new electricity charge and cap-and-trade funds, directly advancing climate goals and reducing emissions.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill targets 20% of funds to low-income residential buildings and prioritizes renters, directly advancing affordable housing through energy efficiency programs.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency Climate Change

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 23, 2025

S 543: An Act to reduce the unnecessary use of plastic straws

By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 543) of Michael J. Barrett for legislation to reduce disposable plastic straw waste. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly targets plastic straw waste reduction, a direct pollution control measure under environmental protection as noted in the Environment and Natural Resources summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 23, 2025

S 609: An Act prohibiting hotels from providing plastic-packaged toiletries

By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 609) of John F. Keenan for legislation to prohibit hotels from providing plastic-packaged personal care products. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits plastic-packaged toiletries, reducing plastic pollution and aligning with environmental conservation goals under Environment and Natural Resources subject.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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