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MA H 5641

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An Act establishing a temporary moratorium on large scale photovoltaic installations and battery energy storage systems (BESS) in the town of Becket

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

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Did MA H 5641 pass?

Not yet. MA H 5641 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-09-11): Hearing scheduled for 09/21/2026 from 10:00 AM-05:00 PM in Written Testimony Only

What is MA H 5641 about?

By Representative Davis of Great Barrington and Senator Mark, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5641) of Leigh Davis (by vote of the town) that the town of Becket be authorized to establish a temporary moratorium on large scale photovoltaic installations and battery energy storage systems in said town. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

Description

By Representative Davis of Great Barrington and Senator Mark, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5641) of Leigh Davis (by vote of the town) that the town of Becket be authorized to establish a temporary moratorium on large scale photovoltaic installations and battery energy storage systems in said town. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-09-11 — Hearing scheduled for 09/21/2026 from 10:00 AM-05:00 PM in Written Testimony Only
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Sponsors

  • Leigh Daviscosponsor

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-09-11

    Hearing scheduled for 09/21/2026 from 10:00 AM-05:00 PM in Written Testimony Only

  2. 2026-08-06

    Senate concurred

  3. 2026-08-04

    Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H5641

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