MA H927

Establishes a Climate Change Economic Consequences Commission with 21 members to study economic impacts of climate change on Massachusetts, including coastal erosion, flooding, and severe weather damage

Commission membership appointed by the Governor (5), Senate President (5), Speaker of the House (5), with the remaining 6 selected by the initial 15 appointees from applicants including scientists, municipal representatives, insurance adjusters, and financial planners

Commission required to hold at least 4 public hearings per year across the Commonwealth and file annual reports

Commission tasked with collecting data, assessing climate change scenarios, and reporting on costs, insurance considerations, and financing needs for individuals, municipalities, and disaster response

Commission must complete its work within 5 years of establishment; similar legislation (H.778) was filed in the 2023-2024 session