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MA H2312

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Paul McMurtry

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Removes existing state law protections for solar energy installations from Chapter 40A, Section 3 of the General Laws
  • Currently, municipalities cannot prohibit or unreasonably regulate solar energy systems except for public health, safety, or welfare reasons; this bill eliminates that restriction
  • Grants municipalities full authority to regulate or prohibit solar energy systems and related structures through local zoning ordinances
  • Filed by Representative Paul McMurtry (11th Norfolk) on January 17, 2025, with co-sponsor Senator Ryan C. Fattman (Worcester and Hampden)
  • Similar legislation was previously filed as House No. 2082 in the 2023-2024 session

Legislative Description

Regarding municipal zoning powers

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4970

1/29/2026

Committee Referrals

Municipalities and Regional Government2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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