H3492

Relative to emergency back up power at gasoline stations

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H3492 mandates emergency backup power at gasoline stations to ensure fuel dispensing during power outages.

Massachusetts H3492 requires every retail dealer to maintain an alternative power generation device to keep gasoline stations operational during power outages. This device must be operational within 24 hours of a declared state of emergency. Failure to comply results in civil penalties. The Department of Public Utilities is tasked with establishing rules and regulations for this act, which will take effect one year after enactment.

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Calendar

Oct 16, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy Hearing

Oct 16, 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

Oct 16, 2025

Joint

Hearing rescheduled to 10/16/2025 from 01:00 PM-01:55 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time