S 2118 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to ensuring gas safety and consumer fairness

This bill aims to improve gas safety and fairness for consumers by requiring utility companies to stop charging customers for gas lost due to leaks in their infrastructure. It mandates that gas companies repair certain hazardous leaks within six months and notify local fire and law enforcement officials within an hour of detection. Additionally, the legislation creates a process for property owners to claim damages from gas companies and requires utilities to pay for the replacement of trees damaged by leaks.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Apr 2024
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Apr 8, 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
7
Key actions
2
Committee
1
Apr 3, 2024
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy
upper
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors

Sponsors