MA S1314

Bill

MA S1314

Relative to Massachusetts solar access law

Introduced
02/16/2023

In Committee
02/16/2023

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to Massachusetts solar access law. Municipalities and Regional Government.

AI Summary

This bill seeks to amend the Massachusetts solar access law by adding a requirement that local authorities must prove in court that any restrictions on the use of solar systems attached to permanent buildings are necessary to protect public health, safety, and welfare. This change aims to provide more legal protections for the use of solar energy systems in the state.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Susan Moran (D)*, Julian Cyr (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2647 (on 02/15/2024)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1314

(2 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1314
BillText	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1314.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H2088	Relative to Massachusetts Solar Access Law	Accompanied a study order, see H4573	Similar To
S2647	Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Municipalities and Regional Government to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to certain general and special municipal legislation.	No further action taken	Replaced by

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