H3482
An Act regulating the location of generation facilities
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Bill overview
This bill aims to control where new power generation facilities can be built in Massachusetts. It requires that these facilities be located at least one mile away from specific public areas and areas identified as having critical environmental significance. The goal is to minimize potential negative impacts on local communities and sensitive ecosystems from the construction and operation of these facilities.
Key provisions
- Requires a minimum one-mile buffer zone around certain public areas.
- Establishes a minimum one-mile buffer zone around areas of critical environmental concern.
- The bill pertains to the location of generation facilities.
- The bill was referred to the Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy committee.
- A study order (H5323) accompanies the bill.
Who is affected
- Developers of generation facilities
- Local communities near potential facility locations
- Environmental organizations
- Massachusetts residents
- Utilities companies
Notable changes
- Introduces a new regulation on the placement of generation facilities.
- Specifies a one-mile setback requirement from sensitive areas.
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Primary sponsor
Michelle M. DuBois
Cosponsor
Michelle M. DuBois
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Bill H.3482 194th (Current)
An Act regulating the location of generation facilities
By Representative DuBois of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3482) of Michelle M. DuBois relative to the locating of generation facilities within one mile of certain public areas and areas of critical environmental concern. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
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Presenter: Michelle M. DuBois
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.3482
| 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 |
| 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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