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H 3473MASSACHUSETTSSession 194thState Billin committee

Massachusetts updates Energy Facilities Siting Board review duties for transmission, pipelines, and generating facilities

Original title: An Act relative to the Energy Facilities Siting Board

Last action · April 6, 2026: Accompanied a study order, see H5323Sponsor: Mike Day

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What This Bill Would Do

Massachusetts amends energy siting laws to require the to evaluate transmission lines, natural gas pipelines, and oil facilities based on environmental impact, public health, resident wellbeing, and cost, while limiting its review of strictly to environmental impacts.

Why it matters

Changes how energy infrastructure projects are evaluated across the state by expanding specific review criteria for pipelines and transmission lines while restricting generating facility reviews.

Background
  • The Energy Facilities Siting Board is a Massachusetts state board that reviews proposed energy transmission and generation projects. context
  • Michael S. Day is a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives representing Stoneham. 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

Energy Facilities Siting Board

The board's statutory review criteria and consultation mandates for energy infrastructure are modified.

Directly affected

residents abutting the project

Project evaluations must explicitly consider the minimum impact on the overall wellbeing of residents abutting the project.

Directly affected

department of fish and game

The agency is required to provide testimony when environmental stewardship concerns are raised.

Directly affected

department of public health

The agency is required to provide testimony when public health concerns are raised.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Energy Facilities Siting Board evaluate under the bill?
The board evaluates environmental impacts, public health, resident wellbeing, need, and cost for transmission lines, pipelines, and oil facilities, while reviewing only environmental impacts for .
Which state agencies must be consulted during reviews?
The board must solicit and consider testimony from the department of fish and game and the department of public health.

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Where This Stands

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

Procedural history

5 actions
  1. Apr 6, 2026House
    Accompanied a study order, see H5323
  2. Dec 4, 2025House
    Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026
  3. Sep 30, 2025Joint
    Hearing scheduled for 10/09/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
  4. Feb 27, 2025Senate
    Senate concurred
  5. Feb 27, 2025HouseCommittee
    Referred to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

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Sponsors

Mike DayHouse · District 31st MiddlesexDemocraticPrimary sponsor

Connected Entities

Energy Facilities Siting Board, department of public health, Mike Day and 1 more
OrganizationEnergy Facilities Siting Board“Energy board established within the department to review energy facilities.”Map →
Organizationdepartment of public health“Consulted by the board for public health concerns.”Map →
PersonMike Day“Representative who filed the petition for H.3473.”Map →
Organizationdepartment of fish and game“Consulted by the board for environmental stewardship concerns.”Map →

Sources

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malegislature.gov

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  • Controversy35
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