Bill Commons

MA H 3500

in committee

An Act to eliminate double utility poles and authorize municipal enforcement

Massachusetts · 2025-2026 Regular Session (194th General Court) · lower

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Did MA H 3500 pass?

Not yet. MA H 3500 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-04-06): Accompanied a study order, see H5323

What is MA H 3500 about?

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.

Who sponsors MA H 3500?

Richard M. Haggerty is the primary sponsor of MA H 3500, joined by 1 cosponsor.

Description

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.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-04-06 — Accompanied a study order, see H5323
Bill type
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Sponsors

  • Richard M. Haggertyprimary
  • Jonathan D. Zlotnikcosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-04-06

    Accompanied a study order, see H5323

  2. 2025-12-04

    Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026

  3. 2025-09-02

    Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 3, 2025

  4. 2025-05-28

    Hearing scheduled for 06/04/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

  5. 2025-02-27

    Senate concurred

  6. 2025-02-27

    Referred to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3500

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