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Introduced
11/29/2021
11/29/2021
In Committee
01/19/2022
01/19/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to zoning ordinances for the regulation of the installation of solar energy systems. Municipalities and Regional Government.
AI Summary
This bill amends Massachusetts state law to prohibit municipalities from unreasonably regulating the installation of residential solar energy systems, except when necessary to protect public health, safety, or welfare. The bill also allows municipalities to reasonably regulate commercial, governmental, and non-residential solar energy structures and systems for the purposes of protecting public health, safety, and welfare; preserving forested lands, agricultural lands, or wetlands; or ensuring compatibility with municipal zoning.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (7)
Jake Oliveira (D)*,
Christine Barber (D),
Natalie Blais (D),
Mindy Domb (D),
Pat Duffy (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H4331 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H4331.pdf |
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