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MA S 2315

in committee

An Act establishing a special commission to investigate double utility poles

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

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Did MA S 2315 pass?

Not yet. MA S 2315 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-02-17): Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

What is MA S 2315 about?

By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2315) of Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation to establish a special commission to investigate double utility poles and identify a timeline for their removal. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Who sponsors MA S 2315?

Jacob R. Oliveira is the primary sponsor of MA S 2315, joined by 1 cosponsor.

Description

By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2315) of Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation to establish a special commission to investigate double utility poles and identify a timeline for their removal. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-02-17 — Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
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Sponsors

  • Jacob R. Oliveiraprimary
  • Bruce E. Tarrcosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-02-17

    Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

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  2. 2025-12-15

    Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently

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  3. 2025-05-28

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

  4. 2025-02-27

    House concurred

  5. 2025-02-27

    Referred to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2315

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