The bill establishes a Green and Healthy Public College and University Building Planning Commission within Chapter 15A of the General Laws. This commission will consist of various stakeholders, including representatives from higher education, public health, and labor organizations, and will be tasked with assessing public higher education buildings for energy efficiency, safety, accessibility, and overall health standards. The commission is required to conduct assessments every ten years and will develop standards for what constitutes a "green and healthy" public higher education building. It will also create a public online dashboard to share findings and recommendations.

Additionally, the bill introduces the Green and Healthy Public College and University Building Fund under Chapter 29, which will be used to finance the recommendations made by the commission. This fund will be sourced from appropriations, private donations, and interest earned, and will specifically support the renovation and construction of buildings that meet the established health and environmental standards. The commission is expected to submit its first comprehensive plan by December 31, 2028, detailing how all public higher education buildings can meet these standards by December 31, 2037, while prioritizing those in greatest need and considering the economic implications of such improvements.