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MA SD 3238

in committee

An Act to exempt municipal solar facilities from regional limits on net metering

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

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Did MA SD 3238 pass?

Not yet. MA SD 3238 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-04-01): Referred to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy

What is MA SD 3238 about?

By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael J. Barrett for legislation to exempt municipal solar facilities from regional limits on net metering. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Who sponsors MA SD 3238?

Michael J. Barrett is the primary sponsor of MA SD 3238.

Description

By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael J. Barrett for legislation to exempt municipal solar facilities from regional limits on net metering. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-04-01 — Referred to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy
Bill type
proposed bill
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Sponsors

  • Michael J. Barrettprimary

Committees

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-04-01

    Referred to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy

    referral-committee

  2. 2026-04-01

    Rules suspended

  3. 2025-10-02

    Referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently

    referral-committee

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Related bills

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/SD3238

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