Massachusetts bill H3572 mandates zero-emission vehicle purchases for the Commonwealth and delays certain regulations.

Bill H3572 requires all Commonwealth purchases or leases of new medium- and heavy-duty trucks to be zero-emission vehicles starting July 1, 2025. It mandates the Commonwealth's fleet of such trucks to be zero-emission by June 30, 2035. The bill also delays the implementation of Advanced Clean Trucks and Heavy-Duty Omnibus regulations until July 1, 2029. The Department of Environmental Protection must review and analyze each manufacturer's compliance with the Advanced Clean Cars II Rule annually, including a report on the mix of zero-emission and internal combustion engine vehicles.

Massachusetts bill H3572 mandates zero-emission vehicle purchases for the Commonwealth and delays certain regulations.

Bill H3572 requires all Commonwealth purchases or leases of new medium- and heavy-duty trucks to be zero-emission vehicles starting July 1, 2025. It mandates the Commonwealth's fleet of such trucks to be zero-emission by June 30, 2035. The bill also delays the implementation of Advanced Clean Trucks and Heavy-Duty Omnibus regulations until July 1, 2029. The Department of Environmental Protection must review and analyze each manufacturer's compliance with the Advanced Clean Cars II Rule annually, including a report on the mix of zero-emission and internal combustion engine vehicles.