H3521
An Act maximizing and optimizing small-scale assets in communities
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve the distribution and use of small-scale assets, such as energy resources and telecommunications infrastructure, within Massachusetts communities. It seeks to optimize how these assets are utilized to benefit local areas. The bill focuses on enhancing community control and access to these resources. It is closely related to other similar legislation concerning community development and infrastructure.
Key provisions
- Promotes the distribution of energy resources at the local level.
- Encourages optimization of telecommunications assets within communities.
- Supports community control over local infrastructure.
- Addresses resource distribution in Massachusetts communities.
- Related to similar legislation concerning community development.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts communities
- Local residents
- Telecommunications providers
- Energy providers
- Municipalities
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Jack Patrick Lewis
Cosponsors
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
Jack Patrick Lewis
James C. Arena-DeRosa
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Bill H.3521 194th (Current)
An Act maximizing and optimizing small-scale assets in communities
By Representative Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3521) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to the distribution of energy resources in communities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Jack Patrick Lewis
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.3521
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/30/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/09/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 11/13/2025 | House | Accompanied a new draft, see H4744 |
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