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SENATE DOCKET, NO. 1772 FILED ON: 1/19/2023
SENATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 1314
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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PRESENTED BY:
Susan L. Moran
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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:
The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:
An Act relative to Massachusetts solar access law.
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PETITION OF:
NAME:DISTRICT/ADDRESS :Susan L. MoranPlymouth and BarnstableJulian CyrCape and Islands2/15/2023 1 of 1
SENATE DOCKET, NO. 1772 FILED ON: 1/19/2023
SENATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 1314
By Ms. Moran, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1314) of Susan L. Moran and Julian
Cyr for legislation relative to Massachusetts solar access law. Municipalities and Regional
Government.
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Third General Court
(2023-2024)
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An Act relative to Massachusetts solar access law.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority
of the same, as follows:
1 Section 3 of Chapter 40A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition,
2is hereby amended by inserting in line 101, after the words "or welfare.", the following:-
3 A damage to the above listed "public health, safety and welfare" shall be proven in a
4court of law by local authorities that seek to restrict the use of solar systems attached to
5permanent buildings.