H1060

Relative to solid waste disposal facilities in environmental justice communities

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H1060 amends regulations for solid waste disposal facilities in environmental justice communities.

Massachusetts H1060 amends the regulations for solid waste disposal facilities in environmental justice communities by requiring the Department of Environmental Protection to adopt regulations that include substantial monetary fines increasing with each violation and permit revocation for facilities that violate permit terms. This bill aims to ensure stricter enforcement and penalties for facilities in environmental justice communities.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Sep 2, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Hearing

History

Mar 30

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5307

Aug 21, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 09/02/2025 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM in A-1

Feb 27, 2025

House

Referred to the Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources