Bill > H4082

This bill establishes a high emissions vehicle (HEV) retirement program within the Department of Energy Resources. The program is designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality by facilitating the voluntary retirement and replacement of high-polluting vehicles, particularly for low-income and moderate-income residents of Massachusetts. The bill provides financial incentives for owners of eligible high-polluting vehicles to retire their vehicles and either purchase a cleaner replacement vehicle or choose a "mobility option" such as public transit, electric bicycles, or car-sharing. The program will be administered by the Secretary of Energy Resources, who is required to set annual goals for the replacement of high-polluting vehicles and report on the program's progress. The Secretary is also tasked with promulgating regulations to implement the program.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H4082