Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 982: An Act relative to right of entry to prevent environmental violations
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 982 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to right of entry to prevent environmental violations. Primary sponsor: Meg Kilcoyne (Democratic). 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 Kilcoyne of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 982) of Meghan K. Kilcoyne relative to right of entry of solid waste disposal facilities to prevent environmental violations. Environment and Natural Resources.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meg Kilcoyne | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12th Worcester |
“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
- Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026
- Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 31, 2025
- Hearing scheduled for 07/01/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources