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Peter Durant (Worcester and Hampshire)

State Senator

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HD 4557

MA HOUSE

An Act requiring local approval for battery storage facility permitting

194th
Introduced by Donnie Berthiaume, Nick Boldyga, David DeCoste and 12 other co-sponsors

HD 4557 requires municipalities to approve battery storage projects before any state permits, requiring public hearings, safety standards, and penalties for noncompliance.

Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government
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HD 4558

MA HOUSE

An Act establishing a temporary moratorium on the siting of lithium battery storage facilities

194th
Introduced by James Arena-DeRosa, Donnie Berthiaume, David DeCoste and 9 other co-sponsors

Imposes an 18-month moratorium on new lithium battery storage facility permits in MA to study fire/safety risks and environmental risks, with a commission to propose safeguards.

Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy
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