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MA S608
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Patricia Jehlen
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AI Summary
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Prohibits untreated combined sewer overflows in Massachusetts Water Resources Authority service areas beginning January 1, 2035, during 25-year 24-hour storm events or smaller storms
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Defines "untreated" overflow as discharge lacking at least solids removal and bacteria deactivation treatment
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Requires the Department of Environmental Protection to adopt implementing regulations within 18 months of enactment
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Mandates DEP to define the 25-year 24-hour storm event standard and update it as climate changes
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Adds new Section 27B to Chapter 21 of the General Laws governing environmental protection
Legislative Description
Relative to combined sewer overflows
Last Action
Reporting date extended to Tuesday June 30, 2026
2/26/2026
Committee Referrals
Environment and Natural Resources2/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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