Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Proposed Bill
HD 4556: An Act establishing buffer zones for battery storage facilities
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HD 4556 is a proposed bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on April 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act establishing buffer zones for battery storage facilities. Primary sponsor: Kelly Pease (Republican). It lists 11 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 23, 2025): Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Pease of Westfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kelly W. Pease and Lindsay N. Sabadosa for legislation to establish buffer zones for battery storage facilities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Pease | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4th Hampden |
| David DeCoste | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5th Plymouth |
| Peter Durant | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | Worcester and Hampshire |
| Kim Ferguson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 1st Worcester |
| Homar Gomez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Hampshire |
| John Marsi | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6th Worcester |
| Joe McKenna | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 18th Worcester |
| Dave Robertson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 19th Middlesex |
| Lindsay Sabadosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Hampshire |
| Ken Sweezey | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6th Plymouth |
| John Velis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampden and Hampshire |
| 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
- 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