Bill > S2358

This bill establishes comprehensive mandates for electrifying vehicle fleets in Massachusetts, focusing on public and school transportation. Specifically, the legislation requires that 100% of light-duty vehicles in public and public-serving fleets must be electric vehicles (EVs) by 2035, with interim targets of 50% by 2027 and 75% by 2030. For medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, the goal is 100% electrification by 2040, with interim targets of 50% by 2030 and 75% by 2033. School buses must also be fully electric by 2040, with 50% electrification by 2030 and 75% by 2033. The bill requires the state secretary to develop regulations, implementation plans, and reporting mechanisms to track progress, including annual public reporting on EV fleet percentages by municipality and school district. Additionally, the legislation calls for the Department of Transportation to establish goals and incentives for private fleet electrification, covering sectors like commercial motor carriers, freight services, limousine services, and taxis. The Department of Energy Resources is mandated to design an incentive program to reduce barriers to fleet electrification, including conducting a needs assessment to identify potential financial challenges for different vehicle classes and operators. These requirements aim to significantly reduce transportation-related emissions and accelerate the transition to zero-emission vehicles across Massachusetts.

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2358