H 1067
An Act advancing water access equity through utility reporting requirement
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Bill overview
This bill requires water utilities in Massachusetts to report data on water access and affordability. The goal is to identify and address inequities in water service, ensuring that all residents have reliable access to clean and affordable water. By collecting and analyzing this data, the state can better understand and respond to disparities in water access across different communities.
Key provisions
- Water utilities must report data on customer demographics and water usage.
- Utilities must report on the number of customers experiencing water shutoffs or late payment fees.
- The report must include data on water rates and affordability.
- The data collected will be used to identify areas with limited water access.
- The report will be submitted to the state’s Department of Environmental Protection.
- The Department of Environmental Protection will analyze the data and make recommendations for addressing inequities.
- Utilities are required to provide data in a standardized format.
Who is affected
- Water utilities in Massachusetts
- Massachusetts residents
- Low-income households
- Communities with limited water access
- The Department of Environmental Protection
Notable changes
- This bill mandates the collection and reporting of data to improve water access equity.
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Bill H.1067 194th (Current)
An Act advancing water access equity through utility reporting requirement
By Representative Vitolo of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1067) of Tommy Vitolo relative to water access equity through utility reporting requirements. Environment and Natural Resources.
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Presenter: Tommy Vitolo
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Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.1067
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 5/21/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/03/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 8/28/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 31, 2025 |
| 12/24/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| 3/30/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5307 |
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