H3531

Providing for natural gas workforce safety

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H3531 establishes safety and workforce transition measures for natural gas companies as the state transitions to net zero emissions.

Massachusetts H3531 mandates that natural gas companies develop comprehensive plans to ensure workforce safety and transition to net zero emissions. The bill requires gas companies to file plans with the Department of Public Utilities, detailing infrastructure replacement, workforce training, and safety measures. It also establishes a Just Transition Trust Fund to support displaced workers, providing temporary additional unemployment compensation and training grants.

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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

Apr 6

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5323

Dec 4, 2025

House

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Nov 4, 2025

Joint

Hearing rescheduled to 11/13/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2 and Virtual Hearing location changed