MA S1952

Bill

MA S1952

Relative to gas leaks and infrastructure

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
11/25/2020

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to gas leaks and infrastructure. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

AI Summary

This bill amends Section 144 of Chapter 164 of the General Laws to require gas companies to immediately notify the fire department and chief law enforcement officer of any Grade 2 gas leaks, and to report Grade 2 and Grade 3 gas leaks to the local fire and police departments on a monthly basis. The bill also requires the utility, local fire, and local police departments to generate reports on each leak event, with the costs borne by the gas company. Additionally, the bill mandates that the gas company repair and maintain any public way it has worked on for at least five years, and requires the Department of Public Utilities to review the number of certified pipeline inspectors annually to ensure sufficient coverage. Failure to comply with the provisions of this bill can be a factor for the Department to consider in denying or reducing a utility's rate increase request, and the Department is authorized to establish and enforce financial penalties for non-compliance.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (8)

Julian Cyr (D), Diana Dizoglio (D), Jamie Eldridge (D), Nika Elugardo (D), Steven Howitt (R), Jason Lewis (D), Mike Moore (D), Patrick O'Connor (R),

Last Action

Ought NOT to pass (under Joint Rule 10) and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session (on 11/25/2020)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1952

(14 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1952
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1952.pdf

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