Bill > H3572

This bill addresses zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) regulations in Massachusetts, focusing on both consumer vehicle sales and government fleet transitions. Starting January 1, 2025, the Department of Environmental Protection will annually review manufacturers' compliance with the Advanced Clean Cars II Rule, analyzing the total number and mix of zero-emission and internal combustion engine vehicles sold. The department can postpone ZEV implementation requirements if manufacturers fail to meet sales goals or if insufficient public charging infrastructure exists. Additionally, the bill mandates that beginning July 1, 2025, the Commonwealth must purchase or lease only zero-emission (battery electric) medium- and heavy-duty trucks, with a goal of having a fully zero-emission fleet of such vehicles by June 30, 2035. The bill also delays the implementation of Advanced Clean Trucks and Heavy-Duty Omnibus regulations until July 1, 2029, which would have required manufacturers to sell an increasing percentage of zero-emissions medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. A zero-emission vehicle is defined as a vehicle that produces zero exhaust emissions of any criteria pollutant or greenhouse gas under any operational conditions. The bill aims to gradually transition Massachusetts towards cleaner transportation while providing flexibility to address potential implementation challenges.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3572