Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

H2661 — An Act to improve public health and safety standards in communities around aging nuclear power plants and high-level nuclear waste dump sites

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

This bill aims to enhance health and safety standards near old nuclear facilities and waste sites.

The bill seeks to improve public health and safety regulations for communities located near aging nuclear power plants and high-level nuclear waste disposal sites. It addresses concerns regarding the safety of these facilities and their impact on local populations.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families living near nuclear facilities may benefit from enhanced safety regulations designed to protect their health.

Summary

An Act to improve public health and safety standards in communities around aging nuclear power plants and high-level nuclear waste dump sites

Bill Text

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How this bill changes current law

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The bill updates the definition of 'nuclear power plant areas' and extends the scope of these areas to include all communities within a fifty-mile radius of nuclear power plants and inactive facilities storing nuclear waste.

  • Section 2B of chapter 639 of the acts of 1950

    The director shall designate certain areas of the commonwealth as nuclear power plant areas. For the purposes of this section, said areas shall consist of all communities located within a fifty (50) mile radius of any nuclear power plant or inactive nuclear power plant until all the nuclear waste leaves the site. → The director shall designate certain areas of the commonwealth as “nuclear power plant areas”. For the purposes of this section, said areas shall consist of all communities located within a fifty (50) mile radius of any nuclear power plant or inactive nuclear power plant storing nuclear waste in a spent fuel pool or an Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation until all the nuclear waste leaves the site. This designation shall apply whether or not said NNP area is located within the commonwealth. Such assessments may be made against active facilities, or inactive nuclear power facilities that harbor spent nuclear fuel, high-level waste, or other nuclear material in spent fuel pool or in an Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation until the nuclear waste leaves the site.

    This change clarifies the designation of nuclear power plant areas and includes additional regulations regarding inactive plants and the storage of nuclear waste.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (203)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H2661 do?
An Act to improve public health and safety standards in communities around aging nuclear power plants and high-level nuclear waste dump sites
Who sponsors H2661?
H2661 is sponsored by Hadley Luddy (Democrat).
What is the current status of H2661?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track H2661?
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