Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 3975: An Act relative to establishing a commission to address double utility poles in the Commonwealth
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 3975 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on March 31, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to establishing a commission to address double utility poles in the Commonwealth. Primary sponsor: Paul McMurtry (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Accompanied H3487.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3975) of Paul McMurtry for legislation to establish a special commission to investigate double utility poles. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul McMurtry | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Norfolk |
“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 H3487
- 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