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H7081Introduced in the House

Prohibits the use of heating systems utilizing fossil fuels as well as air or water heating systems in any state or municipal building open to the public constructed, altered or renovated on or after January 1, 2028.

IntroducedHouse Environment and Natural Resources

Introduced by Jennifer Boylan, District 66

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Official description

HEALTH AND SAFETY -- NEXT GENERATION PUBLIC BUILDINGS ACT - Prohibits the use of heating systems utilizing fossil fuels as well as air or water heating systems in any state or municipal building open to the public constructed, altered or renovated on or after January 1, 2028.

Where it stands

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

March 25, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing

  2. Committee transferred to House Environment and Natural Resources

  3. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/25/2026)

  4. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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