H1647
An Act to improve enforcement of environmental quality
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Bill overview
This bill aims to strengthen the enforcement of environmental regulations in Massachusetts. It seeks to improve the state’s ability to address public health concerns and environmental pollution, with a particular focus on environmental justice. The bill’s specific details are currently being examined through a study order, as part of a larger process to evaluate and enhance environmental enforcement practices.
Key provisions
- Initiates a study order (H5281) to assess current environmental enforcement practices.
- Focuses on improving enforcement related to public health and environmental pollution.
- Addresses environmental justice concerns within the enforcement framework.
- The bill was referred to the Committee on The Judiciary.
- A hearing was scheduled and subsequently rescheduled to examine the bill's objectives.
Who is affected
- The general public
- Environmental regulators in Massachusetts
- Businesses subject to environmental regulations
- Communities impacted by environmental pollution
Notable changes
- The bill’s implementation will be guided by the findings of the study order (H5281).
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Michael S. Day
Cosponsor
Vincent Lawrence Dixon
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Bill H.1647 194th (Current)
An Act to improve enforcement of environmental quality
By Representative Day of Stoneham (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1647) of Vincent Lawrence Dixon relative to the enforcement of laws and legal regulations related to public health, environmental pollution, and environmental justice. The Judiciary.
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Presenting Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.
Presenter: Michael S. Day (By Request)
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Bill History
Displaying 7 actions for Bill H.1647
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 11/14/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/25/2025 from 10:00 AM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 11/25/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 11/25/2025 from 10:00 AM-04:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 11/26/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 11/25/2025 from 10:00 AM-05:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 3/26/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27) |
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