Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 2600: An Act relative to the establishment of the PFAS research and development public safety fund
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 2600 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to the establishment of the PFAS research and development public safety fund. Primary sponsor: Carol A. Doherty. It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 30, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5307.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Doherty of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2600) of Carol A. Doherty, David T. Vieira and James K. Hawkins for legislation to establish the PFAS research and development public safety fund. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carol A. Doherty | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jim Hawkins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Bristol |
| Dave Vieira | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 3rd Barnstable |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a study order, see H5307
- Hearing scheduled for 06/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Discharged to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security