H1031

Relative to combined sewer overflows

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H1031 mandates the Department of Environmental Protection to adopt regulations for combined sewer overflows, including definitions for.

Massachusetts H1031 requires the Department of Environmental Protection to adopt regulations for combined sewer overflows within 18 months. These regulations must include definitions for a 25-year 24-hour storm event and treatment standards that ensure the removal of solids and deactivation of bacteria. The definitions will be updated as climate and technology change.

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Where it stands

Current
Ways and Means Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DD
2
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jun 17, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Hearing

History

Mar 19

House

Accompanied by H1046

Mar 19

House

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

Dec 24, 2025

House

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026