H3579

Providing for a wind-farm study

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H3579 mandates a study on the environmental impact of offshore wind turbines before installation.

Massachusetts H3579 requires the secretary to commission a study on the potential environmental impact of offshore wind turbines before installation. The study will examine impacts on the water, ocean floor, and marine life. The secretary must file a report with the house and senate clerks and the joint committee on environment, natural resources and agriculture at least 180 days before installation begins.

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Where it stands

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In committee
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Calendar

Jul 29, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy Hearing

History

Apr 6

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5323

Dec 4, 2025

House

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Oct 27, 2025

House

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 3, 2025