Docket Room
H 4685·MA·house

An Act requiring local approval for battery storage facility permitting

FailedFiled Apr 24, 2025
Sponsor: Kelly W. Pease
Latest Action

House: Accompanied a study order, see H5353 (under House Rule 27)

Apr 13, 2026

Summary

The bill would make a city or town council’s vote a condition for state approval of battery storage projects. It also requires a public hearing, lets municipalities add safety and environmental rules, and sets fines for violations. The measure did not pass.

AI-generated summary — may be incomplete or inaccurate. Verify against the official bill text.

Share

Track this bill

Get real-time alerts when H 4685 changes status, plus AI-powered summaries and stage predictions.

Sign up free
Docket Room · Nonpartisan legislative tracking
Docket Room IntelligencePro

Ask about your legislation

I can analyze your tracked bills, upcoming hearings, and recent changes.

AI-generated · Nonpartisan · Not legal advice