Massachusetts legislation · 194th General Court
Massachusetts H3501: An Act supporting climate progress through sustainably developed offshore wind
Status: Failed, April 6, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, February 27, 2025:
SECTION 1. Chapter 21A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after section 4A the following section: Section 4A½. The secretary of the executive office of energy and environmental affairs shall establish an advisory council on offshore wind wildlife habitat management, hereinafter advisory council. The advisory council shall be comprised of experts and stakeholders in wildlife monitoring and protection, representation from both federally recognized tribes in the commonwealth, and relevant state and federal agencies. The advisory council shall provide input to the office of coastal zone management on best practices for offshore wind development for avoiding, minimizing and mitigating impacts to wildlife, including, but not limited to, threatened or endangered species such as North Atlantic right whales, avian wildlife, coastal and marine habitats, natural resources and ecosystems, and traditional or existing water-dependent uses, by: (a) establishing baseline standards for monitoring and mitigation plans required by sections 83C of chapter 169 of the acts of 2008; (b) advising on and monitoring the expenditure of funds raised through any long-term contracts dedicated for wildlife monitoring and mitigation; and (c) conducting an ongoing review of implemented monitoring and mitigation programs and provide feedback and recommendations on an as-needed basis, to be considered by the office. Pre-construction engagement of the advisory council shall correspond with …
Sponsors
- Richard Haggerty (D, 30th Middlesex) · primary sponsor
- David Linsky (D, 5th Middlesex)
- Paul McMurtry (D, 11th Norfolk)
- Natalie Higgins (D, 4th Worcester)
- Adrianne Ramos (D)
- Kevin Honan (D, 17th Suffolk)
- Danillo Sena (D)
- Steven Ultrino (D, 33rd Middlesex)
- Erika Uyterhoeven (D, 27th Middlesex)
- Tarr, Andrew (D, 5th Essex)
- James Eldridge (D, Middlesex and Worcester)
- Margaret Scarsdale (D)
Latest actions
- : Accompanied a study order, see H5323
- : Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026
- : Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 3, 2025
- : Hearing scheduled for 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- : Senate concurred
- : Referred to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy
Common questions
- What is H3501?
- H3501 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act supporting climate progress through sustainably developed offshore wind.
- What is the status of H3501?
- Failed as of April 6, 2026. Latest action: Accompanied a study order, see H5323 (April 6, 2026).
- Who sponsored H3501?
- Richard Haggerty (D, 30th Middlesex), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for H3501?
- On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3501
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