An Act relative to smart meters
Take action
Record your position on this measure.
Create an account to take a stance, submit a written position, or contact your legislator.
Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, An Act relative to smart meters, addresses the use of smart meters by utility companies in Massachusetts. It declares an emergency to ensure the act’s purpose – maintaining public health – is achieved promptly. The bill seeks to establish guidelines and potentially regulations surrounding the deployment and operation of these meters. It is currently being considered by the Telecommunications, Utilities, and Energy committee.
Key provisions
- Addresses the use of smart meters by utility companies.
- Declares an emergency to ensure timely implementation.
- Aims to maintain public health related to smart meter usage.
- Currently under review by the Telecommunications, Utilities, and Energy committee.
Who is affected
- Utility companies
- Massachusetts residents
- Consumers of electricity and gas
Bill text
Read the latest version inline or switch to a previous version.
Text extraction is in progress. View the official source.
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
8 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Arguments
Reasons offered for and against this legislation.
Arguments in favor
No arguments in favor have been submitted.
Submit yoursArguments opposed
No arguments opposed have been submitted.
Submit yours