Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 2612: An Act providing for utility shutoff protections during periods of extreme heat
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 2612 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on March 20, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act providing for utility shutoff protections during periods of extreme heat. Primary sponsor: Jo Comerford (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 25, 2026): Accompanied H5175.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2612) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to provide for utility shutoff protections during periods of extreme heat. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jo Comerford | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied H5175
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
- Hearing rescheduled to 11/13/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2 and Virtual Hearing location changed
- Hearing scheduled for 11/13/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy
- Rules suspended
- Referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently