H4690
An Act establishing a temporary moratorium on the siting of lithium battery storage facilities
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Bill overview
This bill proposes a temporary pause on the construction of new lithium battery storage facilities in Massachusetts. The goal is to allow the state to carefully assess the potential environmental and community impacts of these facilities before they become more widespread. It aims to provide time for policymakers to develop regulations and guidelines for the siting and operation of these storage facilities. The moratorium is intended to ensure responsible development and mitigate potential concerns.
Key provisions
- Establishes a temporary moratorium on the siting of lithium battery storage facilities.
- The moratorium is intended to allow for assessment of impacts.
- The bill is subject to Joint Rule 12.
- It relates to telecommunications, utilities, and energy.
Who is affected
- Developers of lithium battery storage facilities
- Local communities where facilities might be located
- The energy sector in Massachusetts
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Primary sponsor
Kelly W. Pease
Cosponsors
David F. DeCoste
Homar Gómez
James C. Arena-DeRosa
John C. Velis
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Bill H.4690 194th (Current)
An Act establishing a temporary moratorium on the siting of lithium battery storage facilities
By Representative Pease of Westfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kelly W. Pease, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr. relative to lithium battery storage facilities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Kelly W. Pease
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Bill History
Displaying 7 actions for Bill H.4690
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 4/24/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on House Rules |
| 10/23/2025 | House | Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy |
| 10/30/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 11/3/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/13/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 11/4/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 11/13/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2 and Virtual Hearing location changed |
| 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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