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SENATE DOCKET, NO. 2131 FILED ON: 1/17/2025
SENATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 2326
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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PRESENTED BY:
John C. Velis
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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 to update vehicle emissions standards.
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PETITION OF:
NAME:DISTRICT/ADDRESS :John C. VelisHampden and HampshireAdam GomezHampden3/5/2025Michael O. MooreSecond Worcester3/6/2025 1 of 1
SENATE DOCKET, NO. 2131 FILED ON: 1/17/2025
SENATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 2326
By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2326) of John C. Velis, Adam Gomez
and Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to certain exemptions to the vehicle emissions
standards. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Fourth General Court
(2025-2026)
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An Act to update vehicle emissions standards.
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 1. Section 142K of chapter 111 of the General Laws, as so appearing in the
22022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the second paragraph the following
3words:- Notwithstanding the adoption of the California emissions standards under this section, a
4vehicle used for the maintenance or repair of public and utility infrastructure including but not
5limited to electricity, water, gas, telecommunications, and sewage systems shall be exempt from
6this section.
7 SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.