S 583
An Act promoting climate safe buildings
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Bill overview
This bill aims to establish ‘climate safe buildings’ in Massachusetts, focusing on reducing the environmental impact of buildings throughout their lifecycle. It seeks to encourage the construction and renovation of buildings that are more resilient to climate change impacts and minimize their carbon footprint. The legislation intends to promote sustainable building practices and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the built environment.
Key provisions
- Establish the definition of ‘climate safe buildings’.
- Require building owners to assess climate risks to their properties.
- Promote energy efficiency and renewable energy in building design and operation.
- Encourage the use of sustainable building materials.
- Support building retrofits to improve climate resilience.
- Establish a process for recognizing and certifying climate safe buildings.
- Create a fund to support climate safe building initiatives.
Who is affected
- Building owners
- Developers
- Construction companies
- Massachusetts residents
- The construction industry
Notable changes
- The bill introduces a framework for assessing and mitigating climate risks associated with buildings.
- It prioritizes sustainable building practices and materials.
- It establishes a certification process for ‘climate safe buildings’.
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Cosponsors
James B. Eldridge
Joanne M. Comerford
Sal N. DiDomenico
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Bill S.583 194th (Current)
An Act promoting climate safe buildings
By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 583) of Lydia Edwards, Joanne M. Comerford, James B. Eldridge and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to promote climate safe buildings. Environment and Natural Resources.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Lydia Edwards
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.583
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 8/21/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/02/2025 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM in A-1 |
| 11/13/2025 | Senate | Accompanied a study order, see S2718 |
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