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S 3243MASSACHUSETTSSession 194thState Billin committee

Massachusetts Senate orders study on granting utility easement in Boston's Dorchester neighborhood

Original title: Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight to make an investigation and study of a certain current Senate document relative to authorize the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to convey an easement across certain property in the Dorchester section of the city of Boston to the Boston Gas Company.

Last action · July 31, 2026: Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules

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What This Bill Would Do

The Massachusetts Senate directs the Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight to investigate and study a proposal allowing a property transfer to Boston Gas Company.

Why it matters

Changes no state laws, services, or funding immediately, but initiates a legislative study on a specific property in Dorchester.

Background

Nick Collins serves as a member of the Massachusetts Senate representing the First Suffolk district. context

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Boston Gas Company

The company is the proposed recipient of a property easement subject to the committee's investigation.

Directly affected

Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance

The state division responsible for the property evaluated in the study order.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of Senate Order No. 3243?

It authorizes the Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight to investigate and study a regarding a property conveyance to Boston Gas Company.

Does this order transfer any land or property immediately?

No, it only orders an investigation and study by a legislative committee into the underlying .

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

4 actions

Jul 31, 2026SenateCommittee
Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules
Jul 31, 2026SenateCommittee
Order reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently
Jul 31, 2026Senate
Accompanied by S2111
Jul 31, 2026Senate
Reported from the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance, Dorchester, Boston and 2 more

OrganizationDivision of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance“State agency responsible for property and capital assets”Map →

locationDorchester“Section of the city of Boston where the property is located”Map →

locationBoston“City where the subject property is located”Map →

OrganizationBoston Gas Company“Entity proposed to receive a property easement”Map →

PersonNick Collins“Petitioner of Senate, No. 2111”Map →

Sources

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malegislature.gov

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