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H 5641

Massachusetts House•Introduced

Summary

H 5641, “Establishing a temporary moratorium on large scale photovoltaic installations and battery energy storage systems (BESS) in the town of Becket”, was introduced in the House on Aug 4, 2026 by Rep. Leigh Davis (D) with 1 co-sponsor. It was referred to Municipalities and Regional Government, and last saw action on Aug 6, 2026: Senate concurred.

Record

Text

H 5641 has 1 co-sponsor.

h5641/introduced.txt
	SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, and notwithstanding any other provision of the Zoning By-laws to the contrary, the Town is authorized to adopt and impose a temporary moratorium on the use of land or structures for Large-Scale Solar Photovoltaic Installations and BESS other than BESS accessory to individual residential use.  The moratorium shall be in effect for six (6) months following its adoption or the date on which the Town adopts amendments to the Zoning By-laws concerning Large-Scale Solar Photovoltaic Installations and BESS, whichever occurs earlier. During the moratorium period, the Town shall undertake a planning process to study, review, analyze, and address what revisions to the Zoning By-laws relative to Large-Scale Solar Photovoltaic Installations and BESS are needed or desirable to allow for and regulate such use consistent with applicable law while protecting the Town's ecological resources and furthering its planning goals.
	SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

That the town of Becket be authorized to establish a temporary moratorium on large scale photovoltaic installations and battery energy storage systems in said town. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

Sponsors

Rep. Leigh Davis (D) sponsors H 5641, and 1 member has co-sponsored it.

Committees

H 5641 went before 1 committee: Municipalities and Regional Government.

Municipalities and Regional Government
Municipalities and Regional Government
Referred to · Aug 4, 2026

History

H 5641 has taken 2 actions since Aug 4, 2026, the latest on Aug 6, 2026.

ChamberAction
Aug 6, 2026
Senate
Senate concurred
Aug 4, 2026
House
Referred to the Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government

Votes

H 5641 has not gone to a roll call.

Source: malegislature.gov · legiscan.com