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H 3491

An Act relative to electric vehicles

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Paul Frost and 1 co-sponsor

Massachusetts bill addressing electric vehicle policy referred to energy committee; specific provisions under review with December 2025 reporting deadline.

Accompanied a study order, see H5323
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Bill Summary · H 3491

Legislative bill overview

H 3491 is a Massachusetts bill concerning electric vehicles that was referred to the Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy Committee in February 2025. The bill underwent a hearing in May 2025 and is currently in committee review with a reporting deadline extended to December 3, 2025. The specific provisions of the bill are not publicly detailed in the available legislative actions.

Why is this important

Electric vehicle policy directly affects Massachusetts' climate goals, transportation infrastructure investment, and consumer adoption rates. The outcome could influence charging infrastructure development, vehicle incentives, utility regulations, or grid modernization—all with significant budgetary and environmental implications for the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding mechanisms: Whether the bill requires new state funding, utility ratepayer contributions, or relies on federal infrastructure grants
  • Equity and access: Whether EV incentives and charging infrastructure reach low-income communities or concentrate in affluent areas
  • Utility regulation: How much authority electric utilities have in charging network development and whether ratepayers subsidize private infrastructure

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

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