HB 1722 (2026): relative to consumer protections and energy classifications for large-use electric facilities.

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HB 1722 (2026)

relative to consumer protections and energy classifications for large-use electric facilities.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2025-2026
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Subject: Energy and Utilities

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 9, 2026, with 11 people signed in online: 10 in support and 1 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 17, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 10–8. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 12, 2026 the House adopted “Special Order next order of business” on a division vote 214–126, on a motion by Rep. Lucy Weber. On March 12, 2026 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 185–156.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 9, 2026, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, GP 229
  • February 17, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, GP 229
  • March 12, 2026: floor debate, House

Votes

  • March 12, 2026, House: Special Order next order of business — yeas 214, nays 126, passed
  • March 12, 2026, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 185, nays 156, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy
  • February 9, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/09/2026 02:00 pm GP 229
  • February 17, 2026: Executive Session: 02/17/2026 10:00 am GP 229
  • February 17, 2026: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/17/2026 (Vote 10-8; RC)
  • February 25, 2026: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • March 12, 2026: Special Order next order of business (Rep. Weber): MA DV 214-126 03/12/2026
  • March 12, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 185-156 03/12/2026

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