The bill establishes a 9-member Advisory Commission tasked with investigating the environmental impact of sand mining in Massachusetts. The Commission will include representatives from various sectors, including the Executive Office of the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs, the Community Land & Water Coalition, and Indigenous tribes, among others. It will be chaired by the Secretary of the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs or their designee. The Commission is required to meet monthly and will focus on several key areas, including the effects of sand mining on drinking water, air quality, Environmental Justice communities, and climate change.

The investigation is mandated to conclude within two years of the bill's passage and will provide recommendations for statutory or regulatory changes aimed at protecting public health and the environment. These recommendations may involve amendments to existing licensing laws related to mining, specifically referencing Part I, Title II, Chapter 21B, Section 5 of the General Laws. The bill emphasizes the importance of addressing the potential risks associated with sand mining, particularly in relation to drinking water and air pollution.