Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 5292: An Act relative to smart meters
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 5292 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on March 25, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to smart meters. Primary sponsor: Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 21, 2026): Read second and ordered to a third reading.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| James Arena-DeRosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Middlesex |
| Natalie M. Blais | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Dennis Gallagher | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Plymouth |
| John Gaskey | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 2nd Plymouth |
| Steven Howitt | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4th Bristol |
| John Marsi | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6th Worcester |
| Estela Reyes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Essex |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Read second and ordered to a third reading
- Rules suspended
- Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
- New draft of H3551
- Reported from the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy