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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 12, 2026

H 4133: An Act to authorize the town of Lexington to prohibit or restrict the application of second generation anticoagulant rodenticides

By Representative Ciccolo of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4133) of Michelle L. Ciccolo (by vote of the town) that the town of Lexington be authorized to regulate the application of second generation anticoagulant rodenticides in said town. Environment and Natural Resources. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRestricts second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides, which harm wildlife and ecosystems, aligning with environmental protection goals under Environment and Natural Resources committee.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 6, 2026

H 4036: An Act authorizing the town of Brookline to adopt green zoning by-laws and regulations

By Representative Vitolo of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4036) of Tommy Vitolo (by vote of the town) that the town of Brookline be authorized to adopt green zoning by-laws and regulations in said town. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAuthorizes green zoning by-laws promoting sustainable development and environmental regulations, directly advancing conservation and pollution control through municipal policy.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 12, 2026

H 4310: An Act authorizing the town of Belmont to prohibit or restrict the application of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides

By Representative Rogers of Cambridge and Senator Brownsberger, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4310) of David M. Rogers and William N. Brownsberger (by vote of the town) that the town of Belmont be authorized to further regulate the application of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides in said town. Environment and Natural Resources. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRestricts toxic rodenticides known to harm wildlife and ecosystems, directly advancing environmental protection under Environment committee jurisdiction.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 11, 2025

S 2229: An Act to expand carbon pricing in the commonwealth

By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2229) of Michael J. Barrett, Jason M. Lewis, James B. Eldridge and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to expand carbon pricing in the commonwealth. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExpands carbon pricing to reduce emissions, promoting clean energy adoption and reducing fossil fuel dependence per bill title and summary.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExpands carbon pricing to reduce emissions, directly advancing environmental protection goals through market-based pollution control95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 20, 2025

S 351: An Act relative to air quality in public schools

By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 351) of Ryan C. Fattman, Patrick M. O'Connor and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to create a task force to review and investigate indoor air quality in public school buildings. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates task force to review school air quality, improving school infrastructure and student health in public schools, directly supporting educational environment.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill creates task force to review indoor air quality in schools, addressing pollution control within environmental protection framework.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Air Quality

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 19, 2026

H 898: An Act to end the taking of horseshoe crabs for bait

By Representative Badger of Plymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 898) of Michelle L. Badger relative to the use of horseshoe crabs for bait. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill ends horseshoe crab harvesting for bait, conserving a natural resource and protecting marine ecosystems per Environment subject.95% confidence

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 23, 2025

S 2594: An Act to provide green and healthy public colleges and universities

Senate, September 2, 2025 -- The committee on Higher Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 949) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Vanna Howard, Michael D. Brady, James K. Hawkins and other members of the General Court for legislation to create a Green and Healthy Public College and University Building Planning Commission that will make recommendations for public higher education buildings relative to energy efficiency, spatial adequacy, life safety, accessibility, indoor environmental quality and public health, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2594).

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates commission to improve energy efficiency, accessibility, and safety in public college buildings, directly enhancing educational infrastructure for higher education.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill creates commission to recommend energy efficiency improvements for public college buildings, directly promoting energy efficiency as a key component of energy infrastructure policy.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill creates commission to recommend energy efficiency for public college buildings, directly advancing environmental protection through reduced energy consumption.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Energy Efficiency

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 19, 2026

H 990: An Act prohibiting the sale of newly farmed fur products

By Representative Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 990) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others for legislation to prohibit the sale of farmed fur products. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill prohibits farmed fur sales, classified under Environment/Natural Resources, reducing environmental impacts of fur farming industry85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 3, 2025

S 573: An Act to protect and preserve the northern right whale and other resident endangered whale and sea turtle species

By Mr. DiDomenico (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 573) of Richard Maximus Strahan, for legislation to protect and preserve the northern right whale and other resident endangered whale and sea turtle species. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly aims to protect endangered marine species, directly advancing environmental conservation and preservation goals per its title and summary.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 3, 2025

S 648: An Act to protect open space, historical resources, and community housing from coastal threats

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 648) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to community preservation funds for seawall repairs. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly protects open space/historical resources from coastal threats via seawall repairs funding, directly aligning with environmental conservation under Environment committee.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly protects community housing from coastal threats via seawall repair funding, aligning with housing preservation and protection.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection Conservation

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