Massachusetts legislation · 194th General Court
Massachusetts H3570: An Act to update vehicle emissions standards
Status: Failed, April 6, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, February 27, 2025:
SECTION 1. Section 142K of Chapter 111, as appearing in the 2022 version of the General Laws, is hereby amended by inserting after the second paragraph the following:- “Notwithstanding the adoption of California emissions standards under this section, a vehicle used for the maintenance or repair of public and utility infrastructure including but not limited to electricity, water, gas, telecommunications, and sewage systems shall be exempt from this section.” SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
Sponsors
- Aaron Saunders (D) · primary sponsor
- James O'Day (D, 14th Worcester)
- John Velis (D, Hampden and Hampshire)
Latest actions
- : Accompanied a study order, see H5323
- : Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026
- : Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 3, 2025
- : Hearing scheduled for 05/14/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- : Senate concurred
- : Referred to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy
Common questions
- What is H3570?
- H3570 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act to update vehicle emissions standards.
- What is the status of H3570?
- Failed as of April 6, 2026. Latest action: Accompanied a study order, see H5323 (April 6, 2026).
- Who sponsored H3570?
- Aaron Saunders (D), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for H3570?
- On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3570
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