Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 931: An Act establishing the Blue Communities Program
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 931 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act establishing the Blue Communities Program. It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 12, 2026): Accompanied a new draft, see H5215.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representatives Domb of Amherst and Moakley of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 931) of Mindy Domb and Thomas W. Moakley for legislation to establish a blue communities program to incentivize local action to reduce nutrient pollution and ocean acidification. Environment and Natural Resources.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mindy Domb | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3rd Hampshire |
| Patrick Kearney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Plymouth |
| Thomas Moakley | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket |
| Steven Ouellette | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Bristol |
| Mark Sylvia | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10th Bristol |
“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 H5215
- Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026
- Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 31, 2025
- Hearing scheduled for 06/03/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources