H2811

To mandate the review of climate risk in order to protect public pension beneficiaries and taxpayers

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H2811 mandates review of climate risk in public pension funds to protect beneficiaries and taxpayers.

Massachusetts H2811 requires the review of climate risk in public pension funds to safeguard pension beneficiaries and taxpayers. The bill mandates the creation of a Climate Risk Investment Review Committee to study and recommend actions on climate risk investments. Public funds must identify and divest from climate risk investments, including fossil fuels and biofuel, by January 1, 2026. The committee will report annually on efforts to mitigate climate risks and decarbonize the pension portfolio.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jul 16, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Public Service Hearing

History

Mar 30

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5312 (under House Rule 27)

Jul 7, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 07/16/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

Jul 7, 2025

House

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order