Environment

passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 26, 2026

H 909: An Act to establish a grant and loan program for low noise, low emissions landscape maintenance equipment

By Representative Ciccolo of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 909) of Michelle L. Ciccolo for legislation to establish a grant and loan program for small businesses and municipalities to transition landscape maintenance equipment to low noise, low emissions equipment. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes grants/loans for low emissions equipment, directly reducing pollution and advancing environmental protection as per summary.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 25, 2026

H 3723: An Act electrifying regional transit authorities

By Representative LeBoeuf of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3723) of David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf and Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation to require that new electric vehicles purchased by regional transit authorities be electric vehicles. Transportation.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRequires new transit authority vehicles to be electric, advancing clean energy infrastructure and reducing fossil fuel dependence in transportation.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates electric vehicles for transit authorities, reducing emissions and promoting clean transportation infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates electric vehicles for regional transit authorities, directly promoting sustainable transportation infrastructure and aligning with support indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles

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passed · Massachusetts · House Dec 11, 2025

H 685: An Act relative to a green energy track in vocational schools

By Representative Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 685) of Jeffrey N. Roy for legislation to establish a program to support training and education programs that prepare vocational school students for employment in the clean energy workforce. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes clean energy vocational training program to enhance student workforce readiness and educational access within vocational schools, directly advancing educational opportunities.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes vocational training for clean energy workforce, directly advancing renewable energy workforce development per summary's focus on 'clean energy workforce' and 'training programs'.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes vocational training for clean energy workforce, directly promoting renewable energy sector growth and job creation in environmental field95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill creates vocational training for clean energy workforce employment, directly advancing workforce development and job readiness per Labor & Employment standards.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Renewable Energy

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 15, 2025

S 2308: An Act providing solar energy to state agencies

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2308) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to provide solar energy to state agencies. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates solar energy adoption for state agencies, directly promoting renewable energy use and clean infrastructure investment per title and committee focus.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes clean energy adoption by state agencies via solar implementation, reducing carbon emissions and aligning with environmental protection goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Solar

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 6, 2026

H 3559: An Act to encourage solar development on buildings and disturbed land

By Representatives Sabadosa of Northampton and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3559) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Sean Garballey and others for legislation to encourage solar development on buildings and disturbed land. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly encourages solar development, promoting renewable energy infrastructure and reducing fossil fuel dependence.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly encourages solar development, a clean energy source that reduces emissions and combats climate change, directly advancing environmental protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Solar

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 1047: An Act requiring nonlead ammunition when taking wildlife

By Representative Sena of Acton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1047) of Danillo A. Sena relative to requiring lead free ammunition when taking wildlife. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires nonlead ammunition to reduce lead pollution in wildlife habitats, protecting ecosystems and aligning with conservation efforts under Environment and Natural Resources.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Wildlife

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Oct 9, 2025

H 4590: An Act to improve indoor air quality for highly-impacted communities

H 4590 creates a task force to address indoor air pollution in schools, care facilities, housing, and other community buildings. The task force, including health, environmental, and community experts, must develop recommendations for monitoring and fixing air quality issues within one year, with public input required before finalizing. It also mandates the Department of Public Health to create regulations by July 2027 for testing ultrafine particles and black carbon in indoor air, based on current health science. These regulations will require standard testing procedures and public reporting for existing and new buildings. The bill directly affects residents and staff in the specified facilities by establishing new air quality standards and oversight.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates regulations for testing indoor pollutants (ultrafine particles, black carbon) to improve air quality in vulnerable communities, directly reducing pollution and strengthening environmental protections.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates public health department to regulate indoor air quality in care facilities/schools, directly improving public health outcomes as defined in healthcare topic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Air Quality

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 5, 2026

H 954: An Act empowering vulnerable municipalities to protect residents and the environment from harmful pesticides

By Representative Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 954) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others relative to the powers of cities and town to regulate, restrict or prohibit the use, application or disposal of certain pesticides. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill empowers municipalities to restrict harmful pesticides, directly protecting environment per title and summary. Explicitly aims to safeguard residents and environment from pesticide harm.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 6, 2026

H 3554: An Act achieving a green future with infrastructure and workforce investments

By Representatives Rogers of Cambridge and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3554) of David M. Rogers, Christine P. Barber and Manny Cruz relative to achieving a green future with infrastructure and workforce investments. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill title 'achieving a green future' and infrastructure investments directly promote renewable energy development and clean energy funding.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill title 'achieving a green future' and focus on infrastructure/workforce investments directly align with environmental protection and clean energy goals.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill title and summary reference 'workforce investments' in green infrastructure, implying funding for job training and worker development in emerging sectors, aligning with labor support indicators.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill focuses on infrastructure investments for a green future, directly advancing transportation infrastructure through sustainable projects like public transit and eco-friendly systems.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 6, 2026

H 3563: An Act to establish a carbon fee and cash-back program

By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3563) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa for legislation to establish a carbon fee and cash-back program. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyCarbon fee reduces fossil fuel dependence and funds clean energy transition via cash-back, aligning with renewable energy promotion and emission reduction goals.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes carbon fee to reduce emissions, directly advancing climate protection goals per bill title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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