Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Proposed Bill
HD 3378: An Act establishing a special legislative commission to study load growth due to AI and data centers
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HD 3378 is a proposed bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act establishing a special legislative commission to study load growth due to AI and data centers. Primary sponsor: Brad Jones (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 27, 2025): Senate concurred.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 83) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others for an investigation and study by a special legislative commission (including members of the General Court) to study load growth due to AI and data centers. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Jones | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 20th Middlesex |
| Kim Ferguson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 1st Worcester |
| Paul Frost | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 7th Worcester |
| Todd Smola | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 1st 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
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity