H3466

Facilitating public ownership of public utilities

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Establishes a task force to study public ownership of natural gas and electricity utilities in Massachusetts.

The bill creates a task force to study and recommend policy terms for the public ownership of natural gas and electricity utilities in Massachusetts. The task force will investigate various aspects, including the performance of private versus public utilities, cost savings, and the transition to renewable energy. The task force will submit its recommendations to the General Court by January 1, 2027.

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Where it stands

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In committee
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Sponsors

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Calendar

Jun 12, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy Hearing

May 6, 2025

11:00 AM

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 8, 2025

House

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 3, 2025