H3951
An Act addressing the contradictory terms of 225 CMR 24.03
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to clarify and address inconsistencies within 225 CMR 24.03, which governs building construction and renovation standards in Massachusetts municipalities. Specifically, it aims to resolve contradictory terms related to municipal fossil fuel-free building projects. The bill was referred to and discharged between the House and Senate committees before being scheduled for a hearing.
Key provisions
- Addresses contradictory terms in 225 CMR 24.03.
- Concerns municipal fossil fuel-free building construction and renovation.
- Relates to demonstration projects for sustainable building practices.
- Was subject to multiple committee referrals and discharges.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts municipalities
- Regional governments
- Building contractors
- Property owners
- Developers
Notable changes
- The bill focuses on revising specific regulations within 225 CMR 24.03.
- It involves a process of review and potential amendment of existing building codes.
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Bill H.3951 194th (Current)
An Act addressing the contradictory terms of 225 CMR 24.03
By Representative Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3951) of Mike Connolly relative to municipal fossil fuel free building construction and renovation demonstration projects. Municipalities and Regional Government.
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Presenter: Mike Connolly
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Bill History
Displaying 7 actions for Bill H.3951
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 3/31/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government |
| 4/3/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 7/7/2025 | House | Discharged to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy |
| 7/10/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/17/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 12/4/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| 4/6/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5323 |
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