H 2652 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to motor vehicle battery storage

This bill requires specific businesses to prominently display notices about motor vehicle batteries on their premises. It applies to holders of Class 1-3 driver's licenses, motor vehicle repair shops, junkyards/automobile graveyards, and anyone who sells or stores batteries. The key provision mandates clear public and first responder notification of battery presence, with a $250 civil penalty for non-compliance. The bill focuses solely on notification requirements, not on changing battery storage standards or safety rules.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Aug 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Aug 21, 2025
Floor votes

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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
7
Key actions
3
Committee
3
Aug 21, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting
lower
Jul 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Mike Kushmerek
DDemocratic
MA
3rd Worcester