H3517

Relative to replacement plans

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H3517 amends gas meter replacement plans to allow gas companies and municipal lighting plants to petition for alternate plans.

Massachusetts H3517 amends Section 115A of Chapter 164 of the general laws to allow gas companies and municipal lighting plants to petition the Department of Public Utilities for approval of alternate gas meter replacement plans. The department may approve such plans if they are consistent with the public interest. This change provides flexibility for gas companies and municipal lighting plants in managing their replacement plans.

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Where it stands

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In committee
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Sponsors

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Calendar

Nov 13, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy Hearing

Nov 13, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy Hearing

History

Mar 30

House

Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting

Mar 30

House

Rules suspended

Mar 30

House

Read second and ordered to a third reading