S 2315 Massachusetts Senate · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act establishing a special commission to investigate double utility poles

Summary
By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2315) of Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation to establish a special commission to investigate double utility poles and identify a timeline for their removal. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2026
House Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Feb 17, 2026
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
5
Key actions
3
Committee
3
Feb 17, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
upper
Dec 15, 2025
Upper · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

Sponsors