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SD 3228

An Act authorizing the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to grant easements to NSTAR electric company d/b/a Eversource Energy in return for NSTAR releasing or modifying easements for the benefit of the Commonwealth

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Sal DiDomenico

Authorizes DCAMM to grant new easements to Eversource in exchange for the utility releasing or modifying existing state-owned easements, subject to DCAMM's discretion.

Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight
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Bill Summary · SD 3228

Summary of Bill SD 3228

Overview

This proposed bill would authorize the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) to grant easements to NSTAR electric company d/b/a Eversource Energy in exchange for Eversource releasing or modifying existing easements that benefit the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Key Provisions

  • DCAMM would be permitted to grant new easements to Eversource over Commonwealth-owned land or property.
  • In return, Eversource would be required to release or modify existing easements it holds that provide benefits to the state.
  • The new easements granted to Eversource must be of equal or greater value than the easements it releases or modifies.
  • DCAMM would have the authority to determine the location, size, and other terms of the new easements granted to Eversource.
  • The bill does not specify any time frame or deadline for these easement transactions to occur.

Potential Impact

  • This bill could allow Eversource to acquire new easements over state-owned land, which could enable the company to construct or maintain additional electric transmission infrastructure.
  • In exchange, the Commonwealth may regain control over certain properties or resources that were previously encumbered by Eversource's easements.
  • The bill does not mandate that Eversource release or modify any specific easements, so the actual impact on the state's property interests is uncertain.
  • The legislation provides DCAMM broad discretion in negotiating the terms of any new easements granted to Eversource.

Procedural Details

  • The bill has been referred to the Massachusetts legislature's Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight for consideration.
  • If enacted, the law would take effect immediately upon the Governor's signature.
  • There is no specified timeline or deadline for DCAMM to execute any easement transactions with Eversource under this authority.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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