Energy (Electric Vehicles)

passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 6, 2026

H 3491: An Act relative to electric vehicles

By Representative Frost of Auburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3491) of Paul K. Frost and Joseph D. McKenna relative to electric vehicles and electric vehicle charging stations. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill promotes electric vehicle infrastructure, advancing renewable energy adoption and reducing fossil fuel dependence through charging station development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 29, 2025

S 2362: An Act to build future-forward parking structures to promote EV equity and walkable downtowns

By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2362) of John J. Cronin, Vanna Howard, James B. Eldridge and James K. Hawkins for legislation to build future-forward parking structures to promote EV equity and walkable downtowns. Transportation.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill promotes EV infrastructure and equity, advancing clean energy adoption through parking structures designed for electric vehicles.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBuilds EV-friendly parking infrastructure to promote sustainable transportation and walkable urban areas, directly advancing transportation policy through funding and design improvements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 18, 2025

SD 3193: An Act promoting fair tax treatment for zero-emission vehicles

By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul W. Mark for legislation to promote fair tax treatment for zero-emission vehicles. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill promotes 'fair tax treatment' for zero-emission vehicles, indicating tax policy adjustment favoring EVs, aligning with tax relief/support indicators.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyPromotes zero-emission vehicles through tax incentives, advancing renewable energy adoption and reducing fossil fuel dependence.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes zero-emission vehicles via tax incentives, directly reducing emissions and advancing clean energy adoption per bill title and summary.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill promotes fair tax treatment for zero-emission vehicles, advancing sustainable transportation policies under vehicle regulations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 9, 2026

S 2694: An Act promoting fair tax treatment for zero-emission vehicles

By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2694) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul W. Mark, Joanne M. Comerford and Joan B. Lovely for legislation to promote fair tax treatment for zero-emission vehicles. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax treatment adjustments for zero-emission vehicles, constituting tax relief/incentive under fiscal policy.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyPromotes zero-emission vehicles via tax incentives, reducing fossil fuel dependence and advancing clean transportation infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill promotes tax incentives for zero-emission vehicles, directly reducing transportation emissions and advancing clean energy adoption per environmental indicators.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationPromotes tax fairness for zero-emission vehicles, advancing sustainable transportation infrastructure as per bill's explicit purpose.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles Vehicle Registration

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 6, 2026

H 3448: An Act setting deadlines to electrify school buses and public fleets and establishing programs to encourage private fleet electrification

By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3448) of Christine P. Barber, Joan Meschino and others relative to setting deadlines to electrify school buses and public fleets and establishing programs to encourage private fleet electrification. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates electrification deadlines for public/private fleets, directly advancing renewable energy infrastructure and reducing fossil fuel dependence in transportation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles

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introduced · Massachusetts · Senate

SD 659: An Act electrifying Regional Transit Authorities

This bill requires Massachusetts regional transit authorities to transition their bus fleets to electric vehicles by 2035, with specific procurement targets: 40% of new buses must be electric by 2028, 60% by 2030, and 80% by 2032. Authorities must prioritize electric buses on routes serving environmental justice communities (as defined in state law) and conduct community outreach with residents, municipal officials, and advocates in these areas. The bill establishes a new state office within the Department of Transportation by 2026 to support planning, procurement, and worker retraining for the transition, while mandating annual reports on progress and reasons for any continued use of fossil fuel vehicles.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates electric bus transition by 2035, reducing fossil fuel dependence and advancing renewable energy infrastructure in transit.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates electric bus transition by 2035 with emission-reducing targets, directly advancing clean transportation and pollution control per environmental protection indicators.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates transition to electric buses in transit fleets by 2035, prioritizing environmental justice routes, advancing sustainable transportation infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Environmental Justice Electric Vehicles Public Transit

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introduced · Massachusetts · Senate

SD 758: An Act relative to the purchase of zero-emission vehicles in green communities

SD 758 requires Massachusetts municipalities and local government bodies to purchase only zero-emission vehicles (as defined in Chapter 25A) for official use when such vehicles are commercially available and practical. If zero-emission vehicles aren't available or practical, the bill allows purchasing fuel-efficient vehicles instead. This amendment to Section 10 of Chapter 25A changes existing requirements that previously only mandated fuel-efficient vehicles. The bill directly affects all local governments purchasing vehicles for municipal operations. It establishes a clear policy shift toward zero-emission transportation for public fleets where feasible.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates zero-emission vehicle procurement for government fleets, reducing fossil fuel dependence and advancing renewable energy adoption in municipal operations.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates zero-emission vehicle procurement for government fleets, directly reducing emissions and advancing climate goals per bill requirements.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates ZEV procurement for government fleets, advancing sustainable transportation goals per bill's explicit requirement to replace fuel-efficient vehicles with zero-emission options.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles

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introduced · Massachusetts · Senate

SD 757: An Act promoting access to zero-emission school buses

This bill creates a state program to help school districts afford zero-emission school buses by offsetting the higher upfront costs compared to diesel buses. It prioritizes funding for districts in communities with lower median household income or higher rates of childhood asthma emergencies. The program requires the Department of Energy Resources to administer grants, publish application details, and regularly report on grant usage, bus types, locations, and estimated emissions reductions. The bill also establishes a statewide contract to simplify purchasing or leasing zero-emission buses for municipalities and school districts.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates state grant program to fund zero-emission school buses, prioritizing low-income districts, directly increasing public service funding through state budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides grants to school districts for zero-emission buses, prioritizing low-income areas and asthma-prone communities, directly funding school infrastructure and improving student health access.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyPromotes zero-emission school buses through funding, reducing fossil fuel dependence and advancing clean energy infrastructure in transportation.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill directly promotes zero-emission school buses to reduce emissions, prioritizes high-asthma communities, and mandates emissions reporting. Explicitly advances environmental protection via cleaner transportation.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill funds transition to zero-emission school buses, directly advancing sustainable transportation through emission-reducing vehicle adoption and prioritizing vulnerable communities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement School Transportation Electric Vehicles Public Transit

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 2481: An Act transferring the Massachusetts Community Climate Bank to the Massachusetts Clean Energy Technology Center

This bill transfers the Massachusetts Community Climate Bank's assets, staff, and ongoing projects to the Massachusetts Clean Energy Technology Center. The Center will now serve as the state's official Green Bank, responsible for financing clean energy projects across residential, municipal, small business, and commercial sectors. Key provisions include providing loans, grants, and investments to reduce greenhouse gases, with priority given to projects advancing climate goals, lowering emissions, and ensuring equitable access to clean energy. This directly affects residents, local governments, small businesses, and clean energy companies seeking financing for projects like solar installations, building decarbonization, and electric vehicle programs.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyTransfers climate bank assets to Clean Energy Tech Center to finance clean energy projects, reduce emissions, and prioritize climate goals across sectors.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentTransfers Climate Bank to Clean Energy Center to finance clean energy projects, reduce emissions, and advance climate goals with priority to emission-lowering initiatives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Renewable Energy Solar Climate Change

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introduced · Massachusetts · Senate

SD 1695: An Act setting deadlines for school bus and public fleet electrification, and programs to encourage electrification of private fleets

This bill requires Massachusetts public fleets (including school buses, municipal vehicles, and state-owned vehicles) to transition to 100% electric vehicles by specific deadlines. It mandates that new light-duty public fleet vehicles be 50% electric by 2027, 75% by 2030, and 100% by 2033. School buses must reach 50% electric by 2030, 75% by 2033, and 100% by 2040. The Commonwealth itself must purchase 100% electric new vehicles for state fleets by 2030, with annual public reporting on progress.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates 100% electric public fleets by 2030-2040, reducing fossil fuel dependence and advancing renewable energy infrastructure adoption.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires public fleets (including school buses) to transition to 100% electric by 2033-2040, promoting sustainable transportation infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles Public Transit

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