An Act establishing buffer zones for battery storage facilities

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Overview Bill text 1 History 7 Sponsors

By Representative Pease of Westfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kelly W. Pease and Lindsay N. Sabadosa for legislation to establish buffer zones for battery storage facilities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Chamber: House
Introduced: Apr 24, 2025
Last action: Apr 6, 2026 — Accompanied a study order, see H5323
Session: 194th
Momentum: 47 · Moderate

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

1% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base In Committee — base rate 4%, measured from MA's completed sessions
Momentum -1 47/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 190 days quiet

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