Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 4040: An Act preventing the discharge of radioactive materials
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 4040 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on April 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act preventing the discharge of radioactive materials. It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 26, 2026): Accompanied a new draft, see H5148.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representatives Badger of Plymouth and Luddy of Orleans, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4040) of Michelle L. Badger, Vanna Howard and Lindsay N. Sabadosa relative to the discharge of spent fuel pool water. Environment and Natural Resources.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Badger | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Plymouth |
| Vanna Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Middlesex |
| Kristin Kassner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Essex |
| Lindsay Sabadosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Hampshire |
“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 new draft, see H5148
- Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026
- Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 31, 2025
- Hearing scheduled for 06/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources