Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 3452: An Act protecting consumers from unreasonable utility rate increases
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 3452 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act protecting consumers from unreasonable utility rate increases. Primary sponsor: Natalie M. Blais. It lists 4 additional sponsors. 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 Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3452) of Natalie M. Blais and others relative to protecting consumers from unreasonable utility rate increases. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natalie M. Blais | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jim Arciero | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Middlesex |
| Jo Comerford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester |
| Mindy Domb | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3rd Hampshire |
| Steve Xiarhos | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5th Barnstable |
“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 06/04/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy