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Introduced
03/30/2023
03/30/2023
In Committee
03/30/2023
03/30/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
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)
Official Document
bill text
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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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