Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Proposed Bill

HD 4557: An Act requiring local approval for battery storage facility permitting

In committee Last action October 23, 2025: Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government

Plain-language summary

HD 4557 is a proposed bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on April 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act requiring local approval for battery storage facility permitting. Primary sponsor: Kelly Pease (Republican). It lists 14 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 23, 2025): Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Kelly Pease (Republican). 14 co-sponsors.