315 bills on environment and climate
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| Bill | Title | Where it stands | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HD 6350 | A communication from the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (see Section 7 of Chapter 453 of the Acts of 2008) submitting the Department of Environmental Protection’s home heating oil release report fo… Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs | Failed | Oct 13, 2026Placed on file |
| H 5524 | An Act relative to the membership of the Conservation Commission in the town of Chatham Hadley Luddy | Passed one chamber | Oct 1, 2026Read; and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sess… |
| SD 4228 | An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Christine Lovett, an employee of the department of conservation and recreation (DCR) William J. Driscoll, Jr. | In committee | Oct 1, 2026Referred to the committee on Public Service |
| SD 4251 | Department of Environmental Protection Home Heating Oil Annual FY25 Report Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs | Failed | Sep 24, 2026Placed on file |
| HD 5902 | A communication from the Department of Public Utilities (see Section 21(5) of Chapter 25 of the General Laws) submitting the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Statement for calendar years 2022-2024 Department of Public Utilities | Failed | Aug 27, 2026Placed on file |
| HD 5880 | A communication from the Department of Environmental Protection (see item 2200-0107 of Section 2 of Chapter 9 of the Acts of 2025) submitting a report on composting support for small and agricultural businesses Department of Environmental Protection | Failed | Aug 27, 2026Placed on file |
| HD 5907 | A communication from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (see Section 5 of Chapter 23J of the General Laws) submitting the 2026 industry report copies of the communication were forwarded to the committees on Ways and … Massachusetts Clean Energy Center | Failed | Aug 20, 2026Placed on file |
| SD 4107 | Department of Public Utilities Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Statement 2022-2024 Report Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs | Failed | Aug 13, 2026Placed on file |
| SD 4097 | Department of Environmental Protections Small Business Composting FY26 Report Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs | Failed | Aug 13, 2026Placed on file |
| HD 5860 | A communication from the Department of Environmental Protection (see Section 3 of Chapter 21I of the General Laws) submitting its Toxics Use Reduction Information release for calendar year 2024 Department of Environmental Protection | Failed | Aug 10, 2026Placed on file |
| H 5639 | An Act authorizing the town of Nantucket conservation commission to convey a certain parcel of land situated in the town for purposes of conveyance to the town of Nantucket under the care, custody, management and contro… House Committee on Ways and Means | Became law | Aug 7, 2026Signed by the Governor, Chapter 181 of the Acts of 2026 |
| H 5614 | An Act authorizing the release or exclusion of certain land from conservation restrictions in the town of Deerfield House Committee on Ways and Means | Became law | Aug 6, 2026Signed by the Governor, Chapter 176 of the Acts of 2026 |
| H 5467 | An Act authorizing the transfer of certain parcels of land in the town of Weston from the Weston conservation commission to the select board Alice Hanlon Peisch | Became law | Aug 5, 2026Signed by the Governor, Chapter 169 of the Acts of 2026 |
| H 5463 | An Act relative to a conservation restriction in the town of Middleton Bradley H. Jones, Jr. | Became law | Aug 5, 2026Signed by the Governor, Chapter 170 of the Acts of 2026 |
| S 3052 | An Act authorizing the town of Dighton to use a portion of conservation land for public way purposes. Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources | Became law | Aug 5, 2026Signed by the Governor, Chapter 166 of the Acts of 2026 |
| H 4523 | An Act authorizing the town of Nantucket conservation commission to convey a certain parcel of land situated in the town for purposes of conveyance to the town of Nantucket under the care, custody, management and contro… Thomas W. Moakley | In committee | Jul 31, 2026New draft substituted, see H5639 |
| H 4483 | An Act authorizing the release or exclusion of certain land from conservation restrictions in the town of Deerfield Natalie M. Blais | In committee | Jul 29, 2026New draft substituted, see H5614 |
| S 2068 | An Act addressing hostile learning environments at higher education institutions Rebecca L. Rausch | Failed | Jul 23, 2026Accompanied a study order, see H5596 |
| H 5598 | An Act to protect Massachusetts public health from PFAS Joint Committee on Health Care Financing | In committee | Jul 22, 2026Pending new draft of H4870 |
| H 4870 | An Act to protect Massachusetts public health from PFAS Joint Committee on Public Health | In committee | Jul 22, 2026Referred to the committee on House Ways and Means with the … |
| S 3182 | An Act authorizing the city of Taunton to utilize certain areas of conservation land for road improvements Kelly A. Dooner | In committee | Jul 22, 2026House concurred |
| S 2895 | An Act further regulating the amendment of a conservation restriction in the town of Hanson Michael D. Brady | Became law | Jul 17, 2026Signed by the Governor, Chapter 144 of the Acts of 2026 |
| H 3194 | An Act relative to affordable housing and environmental adaptation dollars Samantha Montaño | Failed | Jul 13, 2026Accompanied a study order, see H5574 |
| S 3137 | An Act providing for improved public access and climate resiliency on the Mystic River and increasing the utilization of the designated port area Sal N. DiDomenico | In committee | Jul 13, 2026Read, rules suspended, read second and ordered to a third r… |
| S 2694 | An Act promoting fair tax treatment for zero-emission vehicles Paul W. Mark | In committee | Jul 9, 2026Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the co… |
| S 1922 | An Act relative to the Massachusetts fund for vulnerable countries most affected by climate change Michael J. Barrett | In committee | Jul 6, 2026Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the co… |
| S 3156 | Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Environment, Natural Resources to make an investigation and study of a certain current Senate document relative to facilitate climate resiliency. Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources | In committee | Jul 2, 2026Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules |
| S 2083 | An Act increasing the conservation land tax credit Bruce E. Tarr | In committee | Jul 2, 2026Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the co… |
| S 3166 | An Act to save people money, repair the climate and grow the economy | Introduced | Jul 1, 2026See H5175 |
| S 3143 | An Act to save people money, repair the climate and grow the economy Senate Committee on Ways and Means | In committee | Jul 1, 2026See H5175 |
| S 560 | An Act to facilitate climate resiliency Brendan P. Crighton | Failed | Jul 1, 2026Accompanied a study order, see S3156 |
| S 2281 | An Act bringing Mass Save in line with climate mandates Dylan A. Fernandes | In committee | Jun 25, 2026Accompanied H5175 |
| S 2963 | An Act authorizing the town of Milton to use certain land acquired for conservation purposes for school purposes William J. Driscoll, Jr. | Became law | Jun 10, 2026Signed by the Governor, Chapter 98 of the Acts of 2026 |
| S 1245 | An Act to empower communities against environmental damage Rebecca L. Rausch | In committee | Jun 4, 2026Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the com… |
| HD 6158 | A communication from the Department of Environmental Protection (see item 2200-0107 of Section 2 of Chapter 140 of the Acts of 2024) submitting the single-use plastics program report Department of Environmental Protection | Failed | Jun 3, 2026Placed on file |
| HD 6095 | A communication from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (see Section 84 of Chapter 140 of the Acts of 2024) submitting its School Meal Waste and Consumption report Department of Elementary and Secondary Education | Failed | May 28, 2026Placed on file |
| S 3074 | An Act to improve public health and safety standards in communities around aging nuclear power plants and high-level nuclear waste dump sites Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security | In committee | May 28, 2026Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the co… |
| S 2680 | An Act to improve public health and safety standards in communities around aging nuclear power plants and high-level nuclear waste dump sites Dylan A. Fernandes | In committee | May 28, 2026Accompanied a new draft, see S3074 |
| H 1044 | Resolve establishing a special commission to study climate change staffing levels Margaret R. Scarsdale | Failed | May 18, 2026Resolve reported favorably by committee and referred to the… |
| SD 3913 | Department of Environmental Protection Single Use Plastics FY25 Report Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs | Failed | May 14, 2026Placed on file |
| H 3982 | An Act relative to recycling cannabis infused beverages David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf | Failed | May 11, 2026Accompanied a study order, see H5396 (under House Rule 27) |
| SD 3901 | School Meal Waste and Consumption FY24 Report Department of Elementary and Secondary Education | Failed | May 11, 2026Placed on file |
| H 3147 | An Act relative to the conservation land tax credit Bradley H. Jones, Jr. | Failed | May 7, 2026Accompanied a study order, see H5371 (under House Rule 27) |
| H 1073 | An Act relative to wastewater treatment and disposal in the town of Sandwich Steven George Xiarhos | Passed one chamber | May 7, 2026Read second and ordered to a third reading |
| HD 6012 | A communication from the Department of Environmental Protection (see item 2200-0100 of Section 2 of Chapter 140 of the Acts of 2024) submitting its Private Well Program report Department of Environmental Protection | Failed | Apr 21, 2026Placed on file |
| H 4035 | An Act authorizing the city of Somerville to establish a net zero emissions standard for new constructed buildings and major renovation projects Christine P. Barber | In committee | Apr 21, 2026Read second and ordered to a third reading |
| SD 3842 | School Meal Waste and Consumption FY24 Report Department of Elementary and Secondary Education | Failed | Apr 13, 2026Placed on file |
| S 2961 | An Act authorizing the town of Dighton to use a portion of conservation land for public way purposes Kelly A. Dooner | In committee | Apr 13, 2026Accompanied a new draft, see S3052 |
| H 2882 | An Act relative to employees of the Commonwealth who are required to respond to emergencies or work in hazardous environments Meghan K. Kilcoyne | Failed | Apr 13, 2026Accompanied a study order, see H5356 (under House Rule 27) |
| H 4166 | An Act to evaluate transportation resiliency and progress towards meeting carbon emissions reductions benchmarks Michelle L. Ciccolo | Failed | Apr 9, 2026Accompanied a study order, see H5328 |
From Massachusetts's official records. "Where it stands" is the furthest step a bill has reached; a bill still short of law when its session ended is shown as died.