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MA H2908

Relative to compressor stations


summary

Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
07/15/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the location of new natural gas compressor stations. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits the location of new natural gas compressor stations within 0.5 miles of certain sensitive areas, such as playgrounds, schools, churches, and environmental justice neighborhoods. It provides an exception for repairs or replacements that do not increase the capacity of existing compressor stations prior to January 1, 2019. The bill also specifies that Section 22A, which contains the location restrictions, will take effect upon a determination by the Attorney General that the section is constitutional.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 07/15/2019)

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