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MA H922

MA H922
Advancing water access equity through utility reporting requirement


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/05/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to water access equity through utility reporting requirements. Environment and Natural Resources.

AI Summary

This bill aims to improve water access equity by requiring public and private water utilities to file quarterly reports with the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. The reports will include detailed information about customer service data, such as the number of customers, disconnection notices, water shut-offs, customer assistance programs, and communication methods, all disaggregated by zip code. The Executive Office will then report annually on the results of these equity audits to the Senate and House committees. The bill is set to take effect on January 1, 2024.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

No further action taken (on 12/31/2024)

Bill Topics

Government Operations
  • ‐ Government Transparency and Open Records
Public Lands and Water Management
  • ‐ General Public Lands
Social Welfare
  • ‐ Poverty and Assistance for Low-Income Families

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H922 03/13/2023
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H922.pdf 03/13/2023
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