H4035

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

Introduced·4/17/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H4035 authorizes the city of Somerville to establish a net zero emissions standard for new buildings and major renovations.

Massachusetts H4035 allows the city of Somerville to create and enforce a net zero emissions standard for new construction and major renovations. This standard would make new buildings and renovations fossil fuel-free. The city can enforce this through building permit restrictions. The act takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Oct 29, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy Hearing

History

Apr 21

House

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

Apr 21

House

Rules suspended

Apr 21

House

Read second and ordered to a third reading