Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 951: An Act to eliminate hydraulic fracturing in the Commonwealth
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 951 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to eliminate hydraulic fracturing in the Commonwealth. Primary sponsor: Carmine Gentile (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 26, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5149.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 951) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile, James B. Eldridge and James K. Hawkins for legislation to eliminate hydraulic fracturing in the Commonwealth. Environment and Natural Resources.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmine Gentile | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13th Middlesex |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Jim Hawkins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd 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 study order, see H5149
- Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 31, 2025
- Hearing scheduled for 09/02/2025 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources