MA S465

Bill

Preventing the disposal of hydraulic fracturing wastewater

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
01/23/2017

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to prevent the disposal of hydraulic fracturing wastewater. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

AI Summary

This bill aims to prevent the disposal of wastewater from hydraulic fracturing, a process used to extract oil and gas. It does this by amending the Massachusetts General Laws to define "hydraulic fracturing" and prohibit the collection, storage, disposal, or treatment of wastewater from this process. The bill is intended to address environmental concerns around the potential impacts of hydraulic fracturing wastewater.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (4)

Linda Campbell (D), Jamie Eldridge (D), Barbara L'Italien (D), Kathleen O'Connor Ives (D),

Last Action

Accompanied S478 (on 09/14/2017)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S465

(11 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S465
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S465.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H2074	Preserve special needs trusts for disabled seniors	Accompanied a new draft, see H4605	Similar To
H3528	Promoting the proper disposal of miniatures	No further action taken	Similar To
H3548	Relative to commercial trash disposal	Accompanied a study order, see H4638	Similar To
H392	Relative to local on-site sewage disposal systems	Accompanied a study order, see H4550	Similar To
H3927	Empowering towns to protect their environment and residents from harmful pesticides	Accompanied a study order, see H4529	Similar To
H424	To assure uniformity in the regulation of sanitary sewage treatment and disposal	Accompanied a study order, see H4550	Similar To
H434	Enhancing the sewage disposal system inspection process	Accompanied a study order, see H4550	Similar To
S443	Relative to solid waste disposal facilities	Accompanied H2946	Similar To
S478	Relative to a moratorium on hydraulic fracturing	Accompanied S479	Replaced by
S485	Relative to the removal and disposal of waste oil	Accompanied a study order, see S2489	Similar To
S491	Relative to the timely disposal of contraband drugs	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To

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