H4041
An Act promoting environmental justice in Massachusetts
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve environmental justice in Massachusetts by creating an Office of Green Zone Administration within the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. The office will focus on identifying and addressing environmental inequities, particularly in ‘green zones’ – areas with high concentrations of pollution. The legislation seeks to ensure that environmental policies and programs benefit all communities equally and protect vulnerable populations from disproportionate environmental burdens. It also supports the study of outdoor recreation opportunities.
Key provisions
- Establish an Office of Green Zone Administration.
- The office will operate within the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs.
- The office will focus on identifying and addressing environmental inequities.
- The office will prioritize ‘green zones’ – areas with high pollution levels.
- Supports a study order related to outdoor recreation.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts residents
- Communities with high pollution levels
- Vulnerable populations
- The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
Notable changes
- Creates a new state office dedicated to environmental justice.
- Focuses on ‘green zones’ as a key area of concern.
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Bill H.4041 194th (Current)
An Act promoting environmental justice in Massachusetts
By Representative Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4041) of Mike Connolly for legislation to establish an office of green zone administration within the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. Environment and Natural Resources.
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Presenter: Mike Connolly
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.4041
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 4/22/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources |
| 4/24/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 8/21/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/02/2025 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM in A-1 |
| 3/30/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5307 |
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