Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Proposed Bill
HD 4557: An Act requiring local approval for battery storage facility permitting
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HD 4557 is a proposed bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on April 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act requiring local approval for battery storage facility permitting. Primary sponsor: Kelly Pease (Republican). It lists 14 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 Municipalities and Regional Government.
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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 relative to battery storage facility permitting and penalties for noncompliance. Municipalities and Regional Government.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 11
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Pease | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4th Hampden |
| Donnie Berthiaume | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5th Worcester |
| Nick Boldyga | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 3rd 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 |
| Lindsay Sabadosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Hampshire |
| Margaret Scarsdale | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Middlesex |
| Todd Smola | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 1st Hampden |
| 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 Municipalities and Regional Government
- Referred to the committee on House Rules