Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 3568: An Act relative to prohibiting public utility and ratepayer funding of clearcutting forests and woodlands
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 3568 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to prohibiting public utility and ratepayer funding of clearcutting forests and woodlands. Primary sponsor: Aaron Saunders (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 Saunders of Belchertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3568) of Aaron L. Saunders relative to prohibiting public utility and ratepayer funding of clearcutting forests and woodlands. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Saunders | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7th Hampden |
“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