Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 2292: An Act to further empower local climate action
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 2292 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to further empower local climate action. Primary sponsor: Pat Jehlen (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (December 15, 2025): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2292) of Patricia D. Jehlen and James B. Eldridge for legislation to update applications for zoning ordinances that require new building construction or major renovation projects to be fossil fuel-free. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Jehlen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Middlesex |
| Jo Comerford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and 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
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
- Hearing scheduled for 10/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy