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MA S2160

MA S2160
Relative to the impact of natural gas transfer facilities on public health


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to the impact of natural gas transfer facilities on public health. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a moratorium on the issuance of permits for the hydraulic fracturing of natural gas within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It also requires a school of public health within the state university system to conduct a comprehensive health impact assessment examining the potential public health impacts of natural gas extraction, transportation, and compression. The assessment, along with any recommendations or draft legislation, must be submitted to the state legislature by December 1, 2024.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2719 (on 04/08/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S2160
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S2160.pdf
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