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MA H3695

MA H3695
Regulating the location of generation facilities


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Introduced
03/30/2023
In Committee
03/30/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the locating of generation facilities within one mile of certain public areas and areas of critical environmental concern. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to amend Chapter 164 of the General Laws to prohibit the location of any new generating facility within one mile of certain public areas and environmentally sensitive zones, such as environmental justice communities, playgrounds, schools, churches, and areas of critical environmental concern. The bill includes an exception for repairs or replacements to existing generation facilities that do not increase the megawatts generated. The purpose of this legislation is to regulate the proximity of new power generation facilities to sensitive public and environmental areas.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

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/H3695
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3695.pdf
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