Bill > S611

This bill requires the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to conduct a comprehensive study on Bittersweet Vine and other invasive plant species within the state. The study aims to examine the ecological and environmental impacts of these invasive plants and develop potential solutions to mitigate the problems they create. By September 30, 2025, the DEP must submit a detailed report of their findings and recommendations to key legislative officials, including the clerks of the house and senate, the chairs of the ways and means committees, and the chairs of the environment and natural resources committees. Bittersweet Vine is a particularly aggressive invasive plant species that can outcompete native vegetation, causing significant damage to local ecosystems. The bill represents an effort to understand and address the broader challenges posed by invasive plant species in Massachusetts.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S611