H3563
An Act to establish a carbon fee and cash-back program
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Bill overview
This bill proposes a system where a fee is placed on carbon emissions, and the revenue generated is then returned to residents as a ‘cash-back’ program. The goal is to incentivize businesses and individuals to reduce their carbon footprint by making polluting activities more expensive. The program would aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote cleaner energy sources within the state.
Key provisions
- A fee will be applied to carbon emissions from fossil fuels.
- The revenue collected from the carbon fee will be distributed to residents.
- The distribution will be in the form of a ‘cash-back’ program.
- The program is intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
- The bill directs the state to study the potential impacts of the program.
- The bill was referred to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
- A hearing is scheduled for October 16, 2025.
Who is affected
- Businesses that emit carbon
- Consumers who purchase goods and services that rely on fossil fuels
- Residents of Massachusetts
- The energy sector
- The telecommunications sector
Notable changes
- Introduces a carbon pricing mechanism.
- Returns revenue to residents, potentially offsetting costs.
- A study order has been added to assess the program's impact.
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Primary sponsor
Lindsay N. Sabadosa
Cosponsor
Lindsay N. Sabadosa
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Bill H.3563 194th (Current)
An Act to establish a carbon fee and cash-back program
By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3563) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa for legislation to establish a carbon fee and cash-back program. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Lindsay N. Sabadosa
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.3563
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/3/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/16/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 10/16/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/16/2025 from 01:00 PM-01:55 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 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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