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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 zoning ordinances for the regulation of the installation of solar energy systems. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Massachusetts General Laws to allow municipalities to reasonably regulate the installation of solar energy systems and structures for commercial, governmental, and non-residential purposes. The bill specifies that municipalities can regulate these solar structures and systems to protect public health, safety, and welfare, preserve forested lands, agricultural lands, or wetlands, and ensure compatibility with municipal zoning. However, the bill prohibits municipalities from prohibiting or unreasonably regulating the installation of solar energy systems or structures for residential purposes, except where necessary to protect public health, safety, or welfare.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (7)
Aaron Saunders (D)*,
James Arena-Derosa (D),
Mike Kushmerek (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jake Oliveira (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Priscila Sousa (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4778 (on 07/02/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3230 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3230.pdf |
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