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MA S2738

MA S2738
Relative to electric ratepayer protections


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Introduced
04/22/2024
In Committee
04/29/2024
Crossed Over
04/25/2024
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to electric ratepayer protections (Senate, No. 2106),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2738).

AI Summary

This bill aims to protect electric ratepayers by prohibiting suppliers, energy marketers, and energy brokers from executing new contracts for generation services with individual residential retail customers starting January 1, 2025. The exception is for government bodies that aggregate the load of residential retail customers as part of a municipal load aggregation program. Any violation of this law will be considered an unfair and deceptive act under Chapter 93A, and the Attorney General can take action to enforce the law and obtain remedies such as restitution, civil penalties, and injunctive relief.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (3)

Other Sponsors (1)

Senate Committee on Ways and Means (Senate)

Last Action

No further action taken (on 12/31/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S2738
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S2738.pdf
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