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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PRESENTED BY:

John C. Velis

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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:

The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:

An Act to update vehicle emissions standards.

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PETITION OF:

SENATE DOCKET, NO. 2131        FILED ON: 1/17/2025

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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Fourth General Court
(2025-2026)

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An Act to update vehicle emissions standards.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
 

SECTION 1. Section 142K of chapter 111 of the General Laws, as so appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the second paragraph the following words:- Notwithstanding the adoption of the 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.