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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to a moratorium on hydraulic fracturing. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a moratorium on hydraulic fracturing, a process of pumping fluids into the ground to create fractures in rock for the purpose of oil or gas production, in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts from January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2026. It also prohibits the collection, storage, treatment, or disposal of wastewater, solids, or other byproducts from hydraulic fracturing within the Commonwealth during this time period. The bill amends existing environmental laws to include hydraulic fracturing fluids as a type of pollutant and grants the Department of Environmental Protection the authority to enforce prohibitions on drilling, waste treatment, and mining activities that may impact water quality and natural resources.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (14)
Paul Brodeur (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Michelle DuBois (D),
Carolyn Dykema (D),
Dylan Fernandes (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Paul Heroux (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Barbara L'Italien (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
John Scibak (D),
Steve Ultrino (D),
Chris Walsh (D),
Last Action
Accompanied S478 (on 09/14/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H427 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H427.pdf |
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