H935
An Act limiting toxics release inventory facilities in environmental justice communities
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Bill overview
This bill aims to restrict the placement of facilities that report toxic releases – known as Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) facilities – in communities that are predominantly low-income or minority. It seeks to prevent the expansion of these facilities into neighborhoods that may already be disproportionately burdened by environmental hazards. The bill’s goal is to protect residents in these communities from potential exposure to harmful substances. This legislation builds on previous efforts to address environmental justice concerns.
Key provisions
- Limits the siting of new TRI facilities.
- Restricts the expansion of existing TRI facilities.
- Focuses on communities with a high percentage of low-income and minority residents.
- Addresses environmental justice concerns related to toxic releases.
- Requires consideration of environmental justice impacts during facility siting decisions.
Who is affected
- Residents of low-income communities
- Residents of minority communities
- TRI facilities
- Environmental Justice Communities
- Local governments
Notable changes
- Addresses the disproportionate location of TRI facilities in vulnerable communities.
- Builds upon previous legislation aimed at environmental justice.
- Potentially impacts facility operators considering new locations or expansions.
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Primary sponsor
Michelle M. DuBois
Cosponsor
Michelle M. DuBois
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Bill H.935 194th (Current)
An Act limiting toxics release inventory facilities in environmental justice communities
By Representative DuBois of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 935) of Michelle M. DuBois relative to decreasing the siting or expansion of toxics release inventory facilities within certain low income or minority populated neighborhoods. Environment and Natural Resources.
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Presenter: Michelle M. DuBois
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.935
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 8/21/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/02/2025 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM in A-1 |
| 2/26/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5149 |
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