S2127
An Act relating to embodied carbon emission reductions in state-funded projects
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Bill overview
This bill aims to reduce the carbon emissions associated with construction projects funded by the state of Massachusetts. It requires state agencies to consider embodied carbon – the emissions released during the manufacturing and transportation of building materials – when planning and awarding state-funded projects. The bill establishes a process for measuring and minimizing these emissions, promoting more sustainable building practices within the state.
Key provisions
- Requires state agencies to assess embodied carbon in project plans.
- Establishes guidelines for measuring embodied carbon emissions.
- Encourages the use of low-carbon materials in state projects.
- Promotes the use of sustainable design and construction practices.
- Creates a process for reporting and tracking embodied carbon reductions.
Who is affected
- State Agencies
- Construction Contractors
- Building Material Suppliers
- Massachusetts Residents (through sustainable infrastructure)
- The State of Massachusetts
Notable changes
- Introduces a framework for quantifying and reducing embodied carbon in state projects.
- Adds a sustainability requirement to state funding decisions.
- Focuses on the entire lifecycle of building materials, not just operational emissions.
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Primary sponsor
Jr. William J. Driscoll
Cosponsor
Jr. William J. Driscoll
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Bill S.2127 194th (Current)
An Act relating to embodied carbon emission reductions in state-funded projects
By Mr. Driscoll, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2127) of William J. Driscoll, Jr. for legislation relative to embodied carbon emission reductions in state-funded projects. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: William J. Driscoll, Jr. Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill S.2127
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 7/3/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1 |
| 12/24/2025 | Senate | Reporting date extended to Saturday January 31, 2026 |
| 2/9/2026 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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