Bill > H3534

This bill proposes to prevent energy suppliers, marketers, and brokers from executing new contracts or renewing existing contracts for generation services with individual residential customers starting January 1, 2026. The legislation specifically exempts municipal aggregation plans and certain government-administered energy programs from these restrictions. If an energy supplier violates this prohibition, it would be considered an unfair and deceptive act under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 93A, which allows the attorney general to pursue legal action. The bill aims to protect residential ratepayers by limiting direct energy service contracts, potentially to prevent predatory practices or pricing in the energy market. The provision gives energy suppliers and marketers until the end of 2025 to adjust their business practices, and it provides the attorney general with the ability to seek restitution, civil penalties, and injunctive relief against violators.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3534