S 2110 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to fusion energy

This bill adds fusion energy to the list of alternative energy sources recognized by Massachusetts state law. It directly affects the state's legal framework by amending existing statutes to include fusion alongside other renewable options like geothermal energy. The legislation defines fusion energy as the process where light atomic nuclei combine to form heavier ones and ensures this technology is treated similarly to hydroelectric power in regulatory contexts. By making these specific text changes, the bill formally acknowledges fusion as a valid category for energy planning and development within the state.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Mar 2024
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Jun 17, 2024
Floor votes

How they voted

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

Actions timeline

Total actions
6
Key actions
2
Committee
2
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 · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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John Cronin
DDemocratic
MA
Worcester and Middlesex