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HD 3309

An Act promoting electric vehicle recharging stations and downtown redevelopment

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Mike Day

Promotes expansion of electric vehicle charging networks and downtown redevelopment, shaping incentives and rules that affect developers, cities, businesses, and EV users.

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Bill Summary · HD 3309

Summary of Massachusetts HD 3309: An Act promoting electric vehicle recharging stations and downtown redevelopment

Overview

  • Bill number: House Docket No. 3309 (HD 3309)
  • Title: An Act promoting electric vehicle recharging stations and downtown redevelopment
  • Session/Context: Presented in the One Hundred Ninety-Fourth General Court (2025-2026)
  • Sponsor/Petition: Michael S. Day (31st Middlesex)
  • Introduced/Filed: The docket indicates filing on January 17, 2025. The user-provided introduction date is November 29, 2025, which appears inconsistent with the docket record. The official docket lists the sponsor and filing date as described above.

Purpose and intent

  • The bill’s stated objective, as reflected in the title, is to promote and expand electric vehicle (EV) recharging infrastructure and to support downtown redevelopment efforts. The available draft does not include the operative text or specific provisions, so the exact methods of promotion (e.g., incentives, funding mechanisms, regulatory changes) are not yet disclosed.

Known provisions (as of the available draft)

  • The current version is described as a draft being worked on by House counsel. No substantive sections, definitions, or programmatic details are published in the provided text.
  • Because no specific provisions are publicly published, there are no enacted requirements, funding amounts, or timelines to summarize.

Who would be affected (potentially)

  • While the final text is not available, the bill’s aim suggests potential impacts on:
    • EV charging infrastructure developers and providers
    • Downtown redevelopment projects and property developers
    • Municipalities and local planning authorities
    • Property owners and businesses in urban cores
    • Consumers and EV users who rely on charging networks
  • The precise groups and the magnitude of impact will depend on the final enacted provisions (incentives, permitting processes, funding, zoning changes, or regulatory requirements) once the draft is completed.

Procedural timeline and next steps

  • Current status: Draft stage with no published enacted provisions. The docket shows sponsorship and a filing date, but no final text.
  • Next steps in general for such a bill: Committee referral, public hearings, stakeholder testimony, potential amendments, and passage by both chambers, followed by signature or veto by the Governor.
  • For the most accurate understanding, readers should monitor the Massachusetts legislature’s official website for the finalized bill text, committee actions, and status updates.

Notes

  • Given the lack of published provisions in the available version, this summary focuses on the bill’s stated purpose and the procedural context. Readers seeking concrete details should consult the latest official bill text and amendments.

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

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