S 2106 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to electric ratepayer protections

This bill prohibits energy suppliers, marketers, and brokers from signing new electricity generation contracts with individual residential customers starting January 1, 2024. The law specifically exempts municipal aggregation programs where local governments pool electricity needs for their residents. Violations of this rule are classified as unfair and deceptive acts, allowing the attorney general to pursue legal action to enforce the ban and recover damages.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Apr 2024
Senate Passage
Apr 2024
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Apr 25, 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
3
Apr 22, 2024
Upper · Passed
Order relative to subject matter adopted
upper
Apr 22, 2024
Upper · Passed
Committee recommended ought to pass with an amendment, substituting a new draft, see S2738
upper
Mar 28, 2024
Upper · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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