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MA S2521

MA S2521
Establishing the Environmental Justice Trust Fund


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Introduced
10/02/2023
In Committee
10/26/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish the Environmental Justice Trust Fund. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Environmental Justice Trust Fund, a separate trust fund to be administered by the Division of Environmental Protection within the Office of the Attorney General. The fund will be used to fund the restoration of natural resources, the investigation and remediation of environmental pollution or harm, and projects that benefit the health and well-being of disadvantaged communities in Massachusetts. The fund will be credited with appropriations, public and private funds, and payments from settlements, judgments, fines, or penalties related to environmental violations. Any unexpended funds at the end of a fiscal year will not revert to the general fund and will be available for expenditure in subsequent years.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2612 (on 02/08/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S2521
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S2521.pdf
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