S2922
An Act authorizing the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to grant easements to NSTAR electric company d/b/a Eversource Energy in return for NSTAR releasing or modifying easements for the benefit of the Commonwealth
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Bill overview
This bill authorizes the Massachusetts Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to grant easements to Eversource Energy in exchange for Eversource releasing or modifying existing easements that benefit the Commonwealth. Essentially, it’s a reciprocal agreement designed to streamline the management of land and utilities within the state. The goal is to facilitate infrastructure improvements while ensuring the Commonwealth retains benefits from existing land use.
Key provisions
- The Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance can grant easements to Eversource.
- Eversource must release or modify existing easements to benefit the Commonwealth.
- This exchange is intended to manage land and utility infrastructure.
- The bill establishes a framework for reciprocal easement agreements.
- It pertains to land and easements held by the Commonwealth.
- The agreement involves both the state and a utility company.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance
- Eversource Energy (NSTAR)
- The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- Utility companies
- Landowners
Notable changes
- Creates a mechanism for reciprocal easement agreements.
- Potentially streamlines land management processes.
- Aligns utility infrastructure with Commonwealth priorities.
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Primary sponsor
Sal N. DiDomenico
Cosponsor
Sal N. DiDomenico
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Bill S.2922 194th (Current)
An Act authorizing the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to grant easements to NSTAR electric company d/b/a Eversource Energy in return for NSTAR releasing or modifying easements for the benefit of the Commonwealth
By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2922) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to authorize the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to grant easements to NSTAR electric company d/b/a Eversource Energy in return for NSTAR releasing or modifying easements for the benefit of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Sal N. DiDomenico Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 8 actions for Bill S.2922
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 9/29/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently |
| 11/24/2025 | Senate | Rules suspended |
| 11/24/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight |
| 1/20/2026 | House | House concurred |
| 2/2/2026 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 02/12/2026 from 02:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1 |
| 4/16/2026 | Senate | Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S3058 |
| 4/21/2026 | Senate | Recommitted to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight |
| 4/23/2026 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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