Massachusetts H3528: An Act encouraging advanced leak repair technology and renewable thermal energy infrastructure

What the bill says

From the introduced text, February 27, 2025:

Section 13 of Chapter 188 of the Session Laws of 2016 is hereby amended by striking out the last sentence and inserting in place the following sentence: The department of public utilities shall provide for the recovery of expenses incurred for use of advanced leak repair technology and utility-scale non-emitting renewable thermal energy infrastructure as part of the most cost-effective timeline under a plan submitted under section 145 of chapter 164 of the General Laws, without a reduction to the recovery for eligible pipe replacement.

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Sponsors

• Joan Meschino (D, 3rd Plymouth) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. April 6, 2026: Accompanied a study order, see H5323
2. December 4, 2025: Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026
3. October 17, 2025: Hearing scheduled for 10/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
4. February 27, 2025: Senate concurred
5. February 27, 2025: Referred to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy

Common questions

What is H3528?

H3528 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act encouraging advanced leak repair technology and renewable thermal energy infrastructure.

What is the status of H3528?

Failed as of April 6, 2026. Latest action: Accompanied a study order, see H5323 (April 6, 2026).

Who sponsored H3528?

Joan Meschino (D, 3rd Plymouth).

Where is the official record for H3528?

On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3528