Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 686: An Act to incentivize the adoption of local climate resilience policies
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 686 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to incentivize the adoption of local climate resilience policies. Primary sponsor: Cynthia Creem (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 8, 2026): 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. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 686) of Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation to incentivize the adoption of local climate resilience policies. Financial Services.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cynthia Creem | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk and Middlesex |
| Sal DiDomenico | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Suffolk |
| Margaret Scarsdale | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Middlesex |
| Greg Schwartz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 12th Middlesex |
“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 09/15/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Financial Services