A communication from the Department of Public Utilities (see Section 9 of Chapter 149 of Acts of 2014) submitting their annual report on the prevalence of natural gas leaks in the natural gas system for calendar year 2025

HD 5655 is a procedural bill requiring the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU) to submit its annual report on natural gas leaks for calendar year 2025. This bill does not create new laws or policies but mandates the routine submission of the DPU's existing reporting requirement under Section 9 of Chapter 149 of Acts of 2014. The report would detail the prevalence of leaks across the state's natural gas system, including data on pipeline miles and service lines. It directly affects the DPU and gas utility companies operating in Massachusetts by requiring them to provide this annual information.