H 3196 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to electric ratepayer protections

This bill prohibits suppliers, energy marketers, and brokers from signing new electricity generation contracts with individual residential customers starting January 1, 2025. It applies specifically to private deals between these companies and households, while explicitly exempting municipal aggregation programs where local governments purchase power on behalf of residents. Violations of this rule would be treated as unfair and deceptive acts, allowing the Attorney General to pursue legal action to enforce the ban and seek penalties or restitution.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Jul 2024
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Jul 11, 2024
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
11
Key actions
4
Committee
1
Jul 11, 2024
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
May 22, 2024
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Mar 28, 2024
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy
lower
1 primary · 10 co-sponsors

Sponsors