H2409
An Act prohibiting the burning of construction and demolition waste as fuel
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Bill overview
This bill prohibits the burning of construction and demolition waste as fuel. It aims to regulate energy-generating facilities and prevent the use of this waste as a biofuel. The bill was referred to the Public Health committee and subsequently heard. This legislation seeks to reduce air pollution and promote more sustainable waste management practices.
Key provisions
- Prohibits the burning of construction and demolition waste as fuel.
- Regulates the permitting and operation of energy-generating facilities.
- Addresses the use of construction and demolition waste as biofuel.
- Related to a study order (H.5234) regarding similar issues.
Who is affected
- Construction and demolition waste management companies
- Energy-generating facilities
- Residents of Massachusetts
- Environmental regulators
Notable changes
- This bill establishes a complete ban on the practice of burning construction and demolition waste for fuel.
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Primary sponsor
Michelle M. DuBois
Cosponsor
Michelle M. DuBois
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Bill H.2409 194th (Current)
An Act prohibiting the burning of construction and demolition waste as fuel
By Representative DuBois of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2409) of Michelle M. DuBois relative to the burning of construction and demolition waste as biofuel and further regulating the permitting or operation of energy-generating facilities. Public Health.
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Presenter: Michelle M. DuBois
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.2409
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Health |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 8/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/10/2025 from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM in B-2 |
| 9/10/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 09/10/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:35 PM in B-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 3/16/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5234 |
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