HB 1303 — authorizing municipalities to adopt zoning ordinances related to the protection, management, or replacement of tree canopy.
Last action — Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 27
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced December 01, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
Odds of enactment
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Summary
authorizing municipalities to adopt zoning ordinances related to the protection, management, or replacement of tree canopy.
Bill Text
- Introduced View text Current pdf
Action History
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Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 27
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Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/17/2026 (Vote 17-0; CC) HC 9 P. 22
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Executive Session: 02/17/2026 09:00 am GP 154
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Public Hearing: 02/10/2026 11:10 am GP 154
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Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Municipal and County Government HJ 1 P. 14
Sponsors
- Allan Howland · Cosponsor
- Carry Spier · Cosponsor
- Debra Altschiller · Cosponsor
- Peter Petrigno · Cosponsor
- David Watters · Cosponsor
- John Cloutier · Cosponsor
- Tony Caplan · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →0 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 408 not signed on
Sponsors (0)
None.
Co-sponsors (7)
- Allan Howland Democrat
- Carry Spier Democrat
- Debra Altschiller Democrat
- Peter Petrigno Democrat
- David Watters Democrat
- John Cloutier Democrat
- Tony Caplan Democrat
Not signed on (408)
408 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 408 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 1303 do?
- authorizing municipalities to adopt zoning ordinances related to the protection, management, or replacement of tree canopy.
- Who sponsors HB 1303?
- HB 1303 is sponsored by Allan Howland (Democrat), Carry Spier (Democrat), Debra Altschiller (Democrat), Peter Petrigno (Democrat), David Watters (Democrat), John Cloutier (Democrat), and Tony Caplan (Democrat).
- What is the current status of HB 1303?
- This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced December 01, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
- Where can I track HB 1303?
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