Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 5161: An Act to promote affordable utility services in the Commonwealth
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 5161 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on March 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to promote affordable utility services in the Commonwealth. Primary sponsor: Adam Scanlon (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 16, 2026): Hearing scheduled for 06/26/2026 from 11:00 AM-11:00 AM in Written Testimony Only.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Adam J. Scanlon and Steven S. Howitt relative to utility services. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Scanlon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 14th Bristol |
| Steven Howitt | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4th Bristol |
| 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
- Hearing scheduled for 06/26/2026 from 11:00 AM-11:00 AM in Written Testimony Only
- Senate concurred
- Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy
- Referred to the committee on House Rules