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MA H3175

MA H3175
Regulating the location of pipelines


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

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to regulating the location of fossil fuel transmission pipelines. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

AI Summary

This bill seeks to regulate the location of fossil fuel transmission pipelines in Massachusetts. It prohibits the construction of new pipelines within 1 mile of certain sensitive areas, such as playgrounds, schools, churches, and residential housing. However, the bill provides an exception for repairs or replacements of existing pipelines that do not increase capacity, as long as they were in operation prior to January 1, 2024.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4778 (on 07/02/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3175
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3175.pdf
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