H3452
An Act protecting consumers from unreasonable utility rate increases
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Bill overview
This bill aims to prevent utility companies from raising rates that are considered unreasonable. It seeks to establish a process for reviewing and potentially limiting these increases, ensuring that consumers are protected from excessive costs. The bill intends to provide greater oversight and transparency in utility rate setting. It’s part of a series of similar bills addressing utility rate regulation in Massachusetts.
Key provisions
- Requires utility companies to justify rate increases to the state.
- Establishes a process for reviewing proposed rate increases.
- May include provisions for limiting rate increases based on certain criteria.
- Supports a study related to utility regulation (linked to H5323).
Who is affected
- Consumers in Massachusetts
- Utility companies
- The Massachusetts General Court
Notable changes
- Introduces a formal review process for utility rate increases.
- Potentially limits the amount by which utility rates can increase.
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Cosponsors
James Arciero
Joanne M. Comerford
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Bill H.3452 194th (Current)
An Act protecting consumers from unreasonable utility rate increases
By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3452) of Natalie M. Blais and others relative to protecting consumers from unreasonable utility rate increases. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
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Presenter: Natalie M. Blais
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.3452
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 5/28/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/04/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 9/2/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 3, 2025 |
| 12/4/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| 4/6/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5323 |
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