S.1245

To empower communities against environmental damage

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Establishes an environmental enforcement task force to study and recommend improvements to environmental law enforcement in Massachusetts.

The bill creates an environmental enforcement task force to study the state's capacity to enforce environmental laws, identify challenges in bringing civil actions, and recommend improvements. The task force will include representatives from various state agencies and legal experts. It must report its findings and recommendations by December 31, 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
Ways and Means Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Nov 4, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on The Judiciary Hearing

Nov 4, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on The Judiciary Hearing

History

Jun 4

Senate

Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

May 14

Senate

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the Joint Committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently

Mar 30

Senate

Reporting date extended to Tuesday June 30, 2026