S 2306
An Act relative to smart meters
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Bill overview
This bill addresses concerns and rights related to smart meters used by utility companies in Massachusetts. It seeks to ensure ratepayers have access to information about their meters and the data they collect. The bill also aims to maintain public health by addressing potential issues associated with smart meter deployment, necessitating an emergency declaration.
Key provisions
- Requires utilities to provide ratepayers with information about their smart meters and the data they collect.
- Establishes a process for ratepayers to request data collected by their smart meters.
- Addresses concerns regarding potential health impacts associated with smart meters.
- Accompanies a study order (S2774) to investigate smart meter technology and its effects.
- Maintains public health as a primary goal of the legislation.
Who is affected
- Utility ratepayers in Massachusetts
- Utility companies operating in Massachusetts
- The public health sector
Notable changes
- The bill’s emergency preamble indicates a concern about the potential for deferred operation to undermine its purpose.
- It is part of a series of similar bills addressing smart meters in Massachusetts.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Michael O. Moore
Cosponsors
Estela A. Reyes
Joanne M. Comerford
John R. Gaskey
Mark C. Montigny
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Bill S.2306 194th (Current)
An Act relative to smart meters
By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2306) of Michael O. Moore, Ryan C. Fattman and Estela A. Reyes for legislation relative to utility meters and the rights of utility ratepayers. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Michael O. Moore
Emergency Preamble
Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purpose, which is to maintain public health, therefore it is hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the public health.
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.2306
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 6/5/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/12/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 12/4/2025 | Senate | Accompanied a study order, see S2774 |
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