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
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
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
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jeff Roy
DDemocratic
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