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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Bill S.2306 194th (Current)

An Act relative to smart meters

By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2306) of Michael O. Moore, Ryan C. Fattman and Estela A. Reyes for legislation relative to utility meters and the rights of utility ratepayers. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

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Bill Information

Presenter:
Michael O. Moore

Emergency Preamble

Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purpose, which is to maintain public health, therefore it is hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the public health.

Smart meters and rate payers rights

This legislation establishes ratepayer rights which includes requiring utility companies to provide ratepayers with a choice of the type of utility meters to be installed and operated on their places of residence or business; the ability to retain and operate an “electromechanical analog meter” on an ongoing basis at no cost; and the right to replacement of a wireless meter with a non-transmitting electromechanical meter at no cost.
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