An Act relative to establishing a commission to address double utility poles in the Commonwealth

This bill proposes creating a six-member commission to study the issue of "double utility poles" in Massachusetts, where replacement poles are built alongside existing ones without removing either. The commission, including representatives from energy, transportation, municipal associations, and major utility companies (Eversource, National Grid, Unitil), will assess the current state of double poles, identify legal/financial barriers to removal, and analyze economic impacts and funding options. It must submit a report with findings and recommendations to legislative committees by December 2026, but does not mandate pole removal itself. The bill directly affects communities and utility providers across Massachusetts where double poles are present.