H3461

Increasing service quality penalty against electric and gas companies

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Increases fines for electric and gas companies in Massachusetts for failing to meet service quality standards.

Massachusetts H3461 amends the General Laws to double the penalty for electric and gas companies that fail to meet service quality standards from 2.5% to 5% of their annual gross revenue. This change aims to incentivize better service quality from utility companies, affecting consumers by potentially improving service reliability and response times. The bill was introduced by Representative Tackey Chan.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jun 4, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy Hearing

History

Apr 6

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5323

Dec 4, 2025

House

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Sep 2, 2025

House

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 3, 2025