Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Proposed Bill
HD 5554: An Act addressing energy costs, transparency, and sustainability
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HD 5554 is a proposed bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on January 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act addressing energy costs, transparency, and sustainability. It lists 26 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 2, 2026): 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 Jones of North Reading and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Bruce E. Tarr and others relative to energy costs, transparency, and sustainability. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 26
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donnie Berthiaume | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5th Worcester |
| Mike Chaisson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 1st Bristol |
| David DeCoste | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5th Plymouth |
| Kelly Dooner | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | Third Bristol and Plymouth |
| Peter Durant | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | Worcester and Hampshire |
| Kim Ferguson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 1st Worcester |
| Paul Frost | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 7th Worcester |
| John Gaskey | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 2nd Plymouth |
| Steven Howitt | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4th Bristol |
| Brad Jones | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 20th Middlesex |
| Hannah Kane | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 11th Worcester |
| John Marsi | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6th Worcester |
| Joe McKenna | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 18th Worcester |
| Dave Muradian | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9th Worcester |
| Norm Orrall | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 12th Bristol |
| Kelly Pease | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4th Hampden |
| Todd Smola | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 1st Hampden |
| Mike Soter | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 8th Worcester |
| Alyson Sullivan-Almeida | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 7th Plymouth |
| Ken Sweezey | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6th Plymouth |
| Bruce Tarr | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Essex and Middlesex |
| Justin Thurber | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5th Bristol |
| Marcus Vaughn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9th Norfolk |
| Dave Vieira | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 3rd Barnstable |
| Donald Wong | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9th Essex |
| 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