Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 2315: An Act establishing a special commission to investigate double utility poles
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 2315 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act establishing a special commission to investigate double utility poles. Primary sponsor: Jake Oliveira (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (February 17, 2026): Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2315) of Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation to establish a special commission to investigate double utility poles and identify a timeline for their removal. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Oliveira | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampden, Hampshire and Worcester |
| Bruce Tarr | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Essex and Middlesex |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently
- Hearing scheduled for 06/04/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy