AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- BIODIESEL PRODUCTS
SB 2530 requires all No. 2 distillate heating oil sold in the state for residential, commercial, or industrial use to contain increasing minimum percentages of bio-based products over time. It directly affects heating oil sellers and distributors, mandating specific compliance dates: starting at 2% in 2014, rising to 5% by 2021, and reaching 50% by 2035. The bill sets a phased schedule with annual or biennial increases, requiring adherence to B5, B10, B20, and B50 biodiesel blend standards by specified dates. This establishes concrete, time-bound requirements for heating oil composition without specifying enforcement mechanisms or exemptions.
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Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 13, 2026
Last action May 20, 2026
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May 20, 2026
Committee
05/20/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
legislature
Feb 13, 2026
Introduced
02/13/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture
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5 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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