H 3496
An Act ensuring solar energy access
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Bill overview
This bill, titled ‘An Act ensuring solar energy access,’ aims to expand access to solar energy throughout Massachusetts. It seeks to remove barriers and promote the adoption of solar power, particularly for those who may not currently have access. The bill’s specific details are still being developed through committee hearings and study orders.
Key provisions
- Scheduling a hearing on October 9, 2025, to discuss the bill.
- Extending the reporting date to March 18, 2026.
- Accompanied a study order (H5323) related to solar energy access.
- The bill was referred to the Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy committee.
- The Senate concurred with the House version of the bill.
Who is affected
- Residents of Massachusetts
- Potential solar energy adopters
- Utility companies
- The Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy sector
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Primary sponsor
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
Cosponsors
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
Danillo A. Sena
Homar Gómez
James C. Arena-DeRosa
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Bill H.3496 194th (Current)
An Act ensuring solar energy access
By Representative Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3496) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others relative to ensuring solar energy access. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
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Presenter: Carmine Lawrence Gentile
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.3496
| 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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