Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 5641: An Act establishing a temporary moratorium on large scale photovoltaic installations and battery energy storage systems (BESS) in the town of Becket
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 5641 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on August 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act establishing a temporary moratorium on large scale photovoltaic installations and battery energy storage systems (BESS) in the town of Becket. It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (September 11, 2026): Hearing scheduled for 09/21/2026 from 10:00 AM-05:00 PM 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 Davis of Great Barrington and Senator Mark, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5641) of Leigh Davis (by vote of the town) that the town of Becket be authorized to establish a temporary moratorium on large scale photovoltaic installations and battery energy storage systems in said town. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh Davis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3rd Berkshire |
“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 09/21/2026 from 10:00 AM-05:00 PM in Written Testimony Only
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government