H 3400

Massachusetts House bill in Session 194.

Status: failed. Latest action: March 9, 2026.

An Act prohibiting the use of ratepayer funds for utility lobbying, promotions, or perks.

Bill ID MA-194-H-3400
Session 194
Status failed
Committee State Administration and Regulatory Oversight
House failed 2026-03-09
Infrastructure / Utilities
Summary

Chapter 164 of the general laws is hereby amended by striking out section 33A and inserting in place thereof the following section:- Section 33A ... (a) No gas or electric company ...

Sponsor
Owens, Steven
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2025-02-27 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-03-09 Status failed
2026-03-09 Latest Action Accompanied a study order, see H5183
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