H3563

To establish a carbon fee and cash-back program

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Establishes a carbon fee on fossil fuels sold in Massachusetts, with proceeds returned to taxpayers.

The bill proposes a carbon fee on fossil fuels sold in Massachusetts, with the revenue used to provide annual cash-back to individuals who pay state taxes. The Department of Energy Resources will create regulations for this program.

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Where it stands

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In committee
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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

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