H 3500
An Act to eliminate double utility poles and authorize municipal enforcement
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Bill overview
This bill aims to reduce the number of double utility poles throughout Massachusetts by requiring their removal. It also gives municipalities the authority to enforce regulations related to the placement and maintenance of utility poles. The goal is to improve the aesthetics of communities and potentially reduce the cost of utility services. This legislation seeks to streamline utility pole management at the local level.
Key provisions
- Requires the removal of double utility poles.
- Authorizes municipalities to establish and enforce ordinances regarding utility pole placement.
- Allows municipalities to coordinate with utility companies on pole removal efforts.
- Directs the Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy committee to study the issue and make recommendations.
- Establishes a reporting date for the committee's study.
Who is affected
- Municipalities
- Utility companies
- Residents of Massachusetts
- Telecommunications providers
Notable changes
- Provides municipalities with the power to regulate utility pole placement.
- Addresses the visual impact of double utility poles.
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Primary sponsor
Richard M. Haggerty
Cosponsors
Jonathan D. Zlotnik
Richard M. Haggerty
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Bill H.3500 194th (Current)
An Act to eliminate double utility poles and authorize municipal enforcement
By Representative Haggerty of Woburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3500) of Richard M. Haggerty relative to local ordinances to eliminate double utility poles. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
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Presenter: Richard M. Haggerty
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.3500
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 5/28/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/04/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 9/2/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 3, 2025 |
| 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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