H 3214 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to fusion energy

This bill amends Massachusetts state laws to officially recognize fusion energy as a distinct power source alongside existing options like geothermal energy. By adding "fusion energy" to specific legal definitions in the state's energy and utility codes, the legislation ensures that future regulations and policies can explicitly address this technology. The bill also provides a plain-language definition for fusion energy, describing it as the process where light atomic nuclei combine to form heavier ones. These changes allow government agencies to classify and manage fusion projects within the current legal framework without needing new legislation for each specific application.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Apr 4, 2024
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Jeff Roy
DDemocratic
MA
10th Norfolk