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MA S2515
MA S2515Authorizing the town of Acton to adopt and enforce local regulations restricting new fossil fuel infrastructure in certain construction
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Introduced
08/30/2021
08/30/2021
In Committee
08/08/2022
08/08/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to authorize the town of Acton to adopt and enforce local regulations restricting new fossil fuel infrastructure in certain construction. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local approval received]
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the town of Acton to adopt and enforce local regulations restricting new fossil fuel infrastructure in certain construction projects. Specifically, the bill allows Acton to enact bylaws that restrict new construction or major renovations that do not qualify as "fossil-fuel-free," which means the building or condominium unit does not utilize coal, oil, natural gas, or other fossil fuels after construction. The town's Building Commissioner is also authorized to enforce these restrictions, including by withholding or conditioning building permits. The bill also ratifies any previous Acton town bylaws that accomplish the same goals, and indicates that if any part of the act is invalidated, the remaining provisions will still be in full force and effect.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Ought NOT to pass (under Joint Rule 10) and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session (on 08/08/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2515 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2515.pdf |
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