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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
03/28/2024
03/28/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to establish a moratorium on new gas system expansion. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a moratorium on new gas system expansion in Massachusetts until 2026 at the earliest. It defines "combustible fuel facilities" as infrastructure involving the processing, storage, transmission, or distribution of combustible fuel sources, including oil, natural gas, renewable natural gas, and hydrogen. The bill prohibits the approval of new combustible fuel facilities or the expansion of existing ones, unless required for public safety. Additionally, it restricts gas companies or other entities from constructing new combustible fuel facilities in towns where no gas company is currently in active operation.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (13)
Adam Gómez (D)*,
Jo Comerford (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Manny Cruz (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Ed Kennedy (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Liz Miranda (D),
Marc Pacheco (D),
Pavel Payano (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Last Action
No further action taken (on 12/31/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S2135 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S2135.pdf |
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