An Act relative to motor vehicle battery storage
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| Date | Branch | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1/15/2026 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
| 4/7/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 04/09/2025 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM in A-1 & A-2 |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security |
No additional cosponsors.
| Committee | Recommendation | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| J22 | Favorable | 1 entries |
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| H2652 | An Act relative to motor vehicle battery storage | Active |
Chapter 140 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 59A the following section:-
All holders of a Class 1, Class 2 or Class 3 license pursuant to section 58, all owners or operators of a motor vehicle repair shop registered pursuant to chapter 100A, all owners or operators of a junkyard or automobile graveyard as those terms are defined in section 1 of chapter 140B or any person or entity who sells or stores motor vehicle batteries shall prominently display notice to the public and first responders of the presence of motor vehicle batteries on the premises. Violation of this section shall be subject to a civil penalty of $250.
Chapter 140 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 59A the following section:- Section 59B. All holders of a Class 1, Class 2 or Class 3 license pursuant to section 58, all owners or operators of a motor vehicle repair shop registered pursuant to chapter 100A, all owners or operators of a junkyard or automobile graveyard as those terms are defined in section 1 of chapter 140B or any person or entity who sells or stores motor vehicle batteries shall prominently display notice to the public and first responders of the presence of motor vehicle batteries on the premises. Violation of this section shall be subject to a civil penalty of $250.