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MA H2131

MA H2131
To improve outdoor and indoor air quality for communities burdened by pollution

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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 to improve outdoor and indoor air quality for communities burdened by pollution. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill aims to improve outdoor and indoor air quality for communities burdened by pollution. Key provisions include: 1. Defining terms like "black carbon," "environmental justice population," "HEPA filtration," and "particulate matter" to establish a common understanding. 2. Requiring the Department of Environmental Protection to convene a technical advisory committee to identify air pollution hotspots, establish air quality targets, and install and monitor air quality monitors in these areas, with the goal of reducing target pollutants by at least 50% by 2030 and 75% by 2035. 3. Mandating the installation of air filtration systems (MERV 16 or equivalent) in eligible buildings, such as residential public housing, schools, and commercial buildings, located near major transportation sources. 4. Prohibiting new construction of residential developments, hospitals, schools, and long-term care facilities unless they meet indoor air quality standards or install MERV 16 filters. 5. Establishing indoor mold assessment and remediation requirements for rental properties, including notification to tenants and fines for non-compliance. 6. Directing the Board of Building Regulations and Standards to adopt mandatory building standards for air filtration systems and prohibiting the installation of gas stoves in new residential construction. The overall goal is to improve air quality and reduce exposure to harmful particulates, especially in communities disproportionately impacted by pollution.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (56)

Christine Barber (D)*,  Mike Connolly (D)*,  James Arena-Derosa (D),  Jenny Armini (D),  Ruth Balser (D),  Natalie Blais (D),  Pete Capano (D),  Simon Cataldo (D),  Michelle Ciccolo (D),  Rob Consalvo (D),  Manny Cruz (D),  Carol Doherty (D),  Mindy Domb (D),  Kate Donaghue (D),  Michelle DuBois (D),  Lydia Edwards (D),  Jamie Eldridge (D),  Rodney Elliott (D),  Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D),  Chris Flanagan (D),  Sean Garballey (D),  Judith García (D),  Denise Garlick (D),  Carmine Gentile (D),  Ken Gordon (D),  Jim Hawkins (D),  Natalie Higgins (D),  Vanna Howard (D),  Kristin Kassner (D),  Mary Keefe (D),  Sally Kerans (D),  Kay Khan (D),  David LeBoeuf (D),  Jack Lewis (D),  Jason Lewis (D),  David Linsky (D),  Adrian Madaro (D),  John Mahoney (D),  Sam Montaño (D),  Frank Moran (D),  Brian Murray (D),  Tram Nguyen (D),  Patrick O'Connor (R),  Steve Owens (D),  Ted Philips (D),  Smitty Pignatelli (D),  Adrianne Ramos (D),  Becca Rausch (D),  Dave Robertson (D),  Dave Rogers (D),  Lindsay Sabadosa (D),  Margaret Scarsdale (D),  Priscila Sousa (D),  Tom Stanley (D),  Erika Uyterhoeven (D),  Chris Worrell (D), 

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see S2682 (on 03/11/2024)
(1 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2131
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2131.pdf
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