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MA H947

MA H947
Relative to brownsfields assessment and remediation funds accessibility


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Introduced
02/27/2025
In Committee
02/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

194th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to communities being granted Brownsfields Assessment and Remediation Funds, notwithstanding the participation of the regional planning organization. Environment and Natural Resources.

AI Summary

This bill addresses the accessibility of Brownfields Assessment and Remediation Funds for communities, specifically removing the requirement that a Regional Planning Organization (RPO) must be involved for a community to receive these funds. Brownfields are properties whose expansion, redevelopment, or reuse may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants. By eliminating the RPO participation requirement, the bill aims to make these environmental remediation funds more readily available to communities, potentially helping them clean up and redevelop contaminated or potentially contaminated sites. The legislation appears designed to reduce bureaucratic barriers and provide more flexible access to funds that can help communities revitalize environmentally challenged properties.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5149 (on 02/26/2026)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H947
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H947.pdf
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