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S 2569 Massachusetts Senate · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to solar and battery decommissioning and stewardship

Summary
Senate, July 31, 2025 -- The committee on Environment and Natural Resources, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 550) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to a statewide plan for the management of solar panels and batteries; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 556) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Michael D. Brady and Dylan A. Fernandes for legislation to establish a lithium-ion battery stewardship program, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2569).
Issues: ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes statewide management for solar/battery decommissioning, supporting renewable energy infrastructure sustainability and responsible end-of-life handling.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes solar/battery decommissioning stewardship to prevent pollution and support clean energy lifecycle management per Environment Committee referral.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Aug 2025
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Introduced Aug 11, 2025 Last action Aug 11, 2025
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Aug 11, 2025
Upper · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
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Aug 11, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported from the committee on Environment and Natural Resources
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0 primary · 5 co-sponsors

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