Massachusetts · 194th General Court (2025-2026)

H 4035Floor Vote

An Act authorizing the city of Somerville to establish a net zero emissions standard for new constructed buildings and major renovation projects

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Overview

This bill authorizes the city of Somerville, Massachusetts, to set a net-zero emissions standard for new buildings and major renovations. Specifically, the city will be able to incorporate these standards into its zoning regulations. This means that new construction and significant renovations will need to meet specific requirements to minimize their environmental impact and reduce carbon emissions.

Key provisions

Authorizes Somerville to establish net-zero emissions standards.
Applies to new constructed buildings.
Applies to major renovation projects.
Standards will be incorporated into zoning regulations.
The bill was approved by the mayor and city council of Somerville.
The bill was referred to the House Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government.

Who is affected

City of Somerville, Massachusetts
Developers of new buildings
Owners of existing buildings undergoing major renovations
Construction industry
Residents of Somerville

Notable changes

Establishes a new requirement for building construction and renovation in Somerville.
Focuses on reducing carbon emissions through building standards.
Delegates authority to the city to define specific requirements.

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Legislative history

10 recorded actions

Apr 17, 2025House

Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government

Apr 22, 2025Senate

Senate concurred

Jul 7, 2025House

Discharged to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy

Jul 10, 2025Senate

Senate concurred

Oct 17, 2025joint

Hearing scheduled for 10/29/2025 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM in A-1

Dec 4, 2025House

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Mar 23, 2026House

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling

Apr 21, 2026House

Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting

Apr 21, 2026House

Rules suspended

Apr 21, 2026House

Read second and ordered to a third reading

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An Act authorizing the city of Somerville to establish a net zero emissions standard for new constructed buildings and major renovation projects

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