MA·Bill·194th Legislature (2025-2026)
HD 1623
Resolve establishing a commission to consider the inclusion of nuclear energy in Massachusetts' future energy planning
Sponsor
Margaret R. Scarsdale
Cosponsors
Manny Cruz
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Died in House committee
The 194th Legislature (2025-2026) ended on 2026-07-31. This bill was introduced when the session adjourned and did not advance to enactment.
Legislative Progress
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Introduced
2
In Committee
3
Passed Chamber
4
Enacted / Signed
Summary
This bill establishes a 15-member special commission to study whether Massachusetts should include nuclear power in its future energy planning. The commission, co-chaired by appointees from the Senate President and House Speaker, will investigate the benefits, challenges, risks, and economics of nuclear power generation, as well as compare it to other energy sources in terms of reliability and environmental impact. The commission will include representatives from government agencies, academic institutions (MIT and UMass Lowell nuclear engineering departments), ISO-NE, labor organizations, and energy advocacy groups, and must submit its findings and any legislative recommendations to the legislature by December 1, 2026.
Note
Historical import. Session: 194th
Full Bill Text
https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/HD1623.pdf