H 1004
An Act promoting climate safe buildings
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Bill overview
This bill aims to establish climate-safe building standards in Massachusetts. It seeks to update state building codes to account for the impacts of climate change, such as increased temperatures and extreme weather events. The goal is to ensure that new and existing buildings are more resilient and energy-efficient, reducing their environmental footprint and protecting occupants.
Key provisions
- Requires new buildings to meet specific climate resilience standards.
- Updates building codes to account for projected climate impacts.
- Promotes energy efficiency in building design and construction.
- Encourages the use of sustainable materials.
- May include provisions for retrofitting existing buildings to improve climate resilience.
Who is affected
- Building developers
- Architects
- Construction contractors
- Building owners
- Massachusetts residents
Notable changes
- Introduces new requirements for climate resilience in building codes.
- Potentially shifts the focus towards proactive climate adaptation in building design.
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Carmine Lawrence Gentile
Danillo A. Sena
James B. Eldridge
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Bill H.1004 194th (Current)
An Act promoting climate safe buildings
By Representative Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1004) of Joan Meschino and others relative to climate standards in state building codes. Environment and Natural Resources.
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Presenter: Joan Meschino
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.1004
| 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 |
| 11/26/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 31, 2025 |
| 12/24/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| 3/30/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5307 |
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