Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 3450: An Act to establish municipal access to utility poles located in municipal rights-of-way
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 3450 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to establish municipal access to utility poles located in municipal rights-of-way. Primary sponsor: John Barrett (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 6, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5323.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Barrett of North Adams, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3450) of John Barrett, III relative to municipal access to utility poles located in municipal rights-of-way. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Barrett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Berkshire |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a study order, see H5323
- Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026
- Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 3, 2025
- Hearing scheduled for 06/12/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Hearing scheduled for 06/04/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy