Maddy summarySD 1519 modernizes Massachusetts' competitive electricity market by requiring energy marketers (companies selling electricity to customers) to follow new rules. It mandates that customers can switch suppliers within 3 business days, eliminates interim rates for moves within a utility's area, and requires a single bill format showing both energy and distribution charges by 2025. The bill also introduces licensing requirements, including a $10,000 fee and a $5 million bond per license for energy marketers, plus mandatory training for their representatives. Additionally, it sets rules for in-person door-to-door sales, requiring language verification and third-party phone number tracking. These changes directly affect energy suppliers, distributors, and residential and small commercial electricity customers in Massachusetts.
Sen. Patrick O'Connor
Sponsored bills
By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1890) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to the size of the Group Insurance Commission Board. Public Service.
By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1594) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to protect patients with Alzheimer's, dementia, and other psychiatric illnesses. Public Health.
By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1603) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to conduct a public health study of synthetic drugs in the commonwealth. Public Health.
By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1598) of Patrick M. O'Connor and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to establish a special commission to find the best practices to promote education, awareness, and prevention of Lyme disease. Public Health.
By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1018) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to allow municipalities to preserve owner occupancy in accessory dwelling units. Housing.
By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 417) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Joanne M. Comerford, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to mandatory recess for elementary and middle school students. Education.
By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 349) of Ryan C. Fattman for legislation relative to fair educational practices. Education.
By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1794) of Michael D. Brady, Vanna Howard, Jacob R. Oliveira, James K. Hawkins and other members of the General Court for legislation to require administrators of certain retirement plans to disclose conflicts of interest. Public Service.
By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1593) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to support school-based substance use prevention through evidenced-based positive social norms marketing. Public Health.