H997
An Act improving air quality in airport environmental justice communities
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Bill overview
This bill requires the Massachusetts Port Authority to conduct an environmental risk assessment focusing on the potential health impacts of Logan Airport on the East Boston and Winthrop communities, which are designated as environmental justice communities. The assessment will examine the air quality issues surrounding the airport. The goal is to understand and address the environmental concerns within these areas.
Key provisions
- Requires the Massachusetts Port Authority to conduct an environmental risk assessment.
- Focuses the assessment on Logan Airport’s impact.
- Specifically targets the East Boston and Winthrop communities.
- Examines potential health impacts related to air quality.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts Port Authority
- East Boston residents
- Winthrop residents
- Environmental justice communities
Notable changes
- Introduces a requirement for a specific environmental risk assessment.
- Designates Logan Airport as a focus area for the assessment.
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Primary sponsor
Adrian C. Madaro
Cosponsors
Adrian C. Madaro
Samantha Montaño
William F. MacGregor
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Bill H.997 194th (Current)
An Act improving air quality in airport environmental justice communities
By Representative Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 997) of Adrian C. Madaro and William F. MacGregor for legislation to require the Massachusetts Port Authority to conduct an environmental risk assessment of the health impacts of the General Lawrence Logan Airport in the East Boston section of the city of Boston and the town of Winthrop. Environment and Natural Resources.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Adrian C. Madaro Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.997
| 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 |
| 11/3/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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