Bill > H2689

This bill aims to regulate the location of generation facilities in Massachusetts. It defines "environmental justice" as the right to be protected from environmental pollution and to live in a clean and healthy environment, regardless of factors like race, income, or language proficiency. It also defines an "environmental justice population" as a neighborhood with a low median household income or a high percentage of minority or non-English speaking residents. The bill prohibits the construction of new generation facilities within one mile of environmental justice communities, playgrounds, daycares, schools, churches, areas of critical environmental concern, or residential housing, although it exempts repairs or replacements that do not increase the megawatts generated at existing facilities.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2689