MA H1812

Bill

Relative to Massachusetts Solar Access Law

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
01/22/2019

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to zoning restrictions for solar systems. Municipalities and Regional Government.

AI Summary

This bill amends Section 3 of Chapter 40A of the Massachusetts General Laws to require local authorities to prove in court that restricting the use of solar systems attached to permanent buildings would damage public health, safety, or welfare. The bill aims to address zoning restrictions for solar systems and provide more flexibility for municipalities and regional governments in regulating these systems.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (5)

William Crocker (R), Shawn Dooley (R), Susan Gifford (R), Matt Muratore (R), Timothy Whelan (R),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5127 (on 11/19/2020)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1812

(4 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1812
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1812.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1765	To prevent nonprofit institutions from avoiding wetlands or natural resource protections under the so-called Dover Amendment	Accompanied a study order, see H5127	Similar To
H1766	Exempting very small communities from certain applications of the so-called Dover Amendment	Accompanied a study order, see H5127	Similar To
H5127	Study Order - Miscellaneous Municipalities Matters	Discharged to the committee on House Rules	Replaced by
H855	Relative to solid waste disposal facilities	Accompanied a study order, see H5124	Similar To

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