MA S514

Bill

MA S514

Protecting our coasts from offshore drilling

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
03/07/2022

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to protect our coasts from offshore drilling. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to prohibit offshore drilling for oil or natural gas in Massachusetts state waters and prohibit any activities related to the development, exploration, or production of offshore oil and gas in state waters. The bill also prohibits the state government from issuing any permits, approvals, or authorizations for such activities, entering into any leases for offshore drilling, or developing any plans for offshore oil and gas exploration, development, or production. The bill includes definitions of key terms like "exploration," "development," and "production" and allows for the repair and maintenance of existing infrastructure. The executive office of energy and environmental affairs is tasked with promulgating rules and regulations to implement and enforce these provisions.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

Sponsors (2)

Julian Cyr (D)*, Jack Lewis (D),

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 03/07/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S514

(9 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S514
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S514.pdf

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