Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 3486: An Act relative to municipal light plant emergency mutual aid
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 3486 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to municipal light plant emergency mutual aid. Primary sponsor: Kim Ferguson (Republican). It lists 12 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 Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3486) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others relative to municipal light plant emergency mutual aid. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kim Ferguson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 1st Worcester |
| Pat Duffy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5th Hampden |
| Peter Durant | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | Worcester and Hampshire |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Paul Feeney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Bristol and Norfolk |
| Brad Jones | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 20th Middlesex |
| Hannah Kane | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 11th Worcester |
| Joan Meschino | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3rd Plymouth |
| Kelly Pease | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4th Hampden |
| Adrianne Ramos | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14th Essex |
| Adam Scanlon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14th Bristol |
| Bruce Tarr | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Essex and Middlesex |
| Jon Zlotnik | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Worcester |
“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
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy