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MA H2409

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Michelle DuBois

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Prohibits energy-generating facilities from burning construction and demolition waste, or materials intended for use in construction, as biofuel

  • Cites toxic preservatives commonly found in construction materials, including copper chromium arsenate, creosote, and pentachlorophenol, as justification for the ban

  • Requires the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs to amend relevant regulations and policies within 60 days of the Act's effective date

  • Authorizes the Secretary to temporarily suspend or modify permitting proceedings to conform with the new prohibition

  • Amends Chapter 111 of the General Laws by adding Sections 142P and 142Q

Legislative Description

Prohibiting the burning of construction and demolition waste as fuel

Last Action

Hearing rescheduled to 09/10/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:35 PM in B-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

9/10/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Health2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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