H3582

To put a moratorium on new gas system expansion

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H3582 halts new gas system expansion until 2026.

Massachusetts H3582 establishes a moratorium on new gas system expansion until 2026. The bill defines "combustible fuel facilities" as infrastructure involving combustible fuel sources like oil, natural gas, renewable natural gas, and hydrogen. It prohibits the Environmental Facilities Siting Board from approving construction of new facilities and expansions of existing ones, except for public safety needs.

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Where it stands

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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