Bill
Bill > H2041
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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to municipal oversight of utility company vegetation management. Municipalities and Regional Government.
AI Summary
This bill requires utility companies to submit a vegetation management plan to municipalities for local approval before commencing any planned work, regardless of any existing easements or rights of way. The plan must be kept on record by the municipality and be subject to a public comment period. The utility company must address any potential negative property damage or impact on property value before the plan can be approved. Utility companies that violate this requirement will be subject to fees and penalties determined by the Department of Public Utilities.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4573 (on 05/16/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2041 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2041.pdf |
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