Is Massachusetts H.5641 in force?

Not yet. In committee since Aug 4, 2026.

Which products does Massachusetts H.5641 affect?

Massachusetts H.5641 affects Commercial and utility energy storage systems and Solar PV.

H.5641

PartialRead in the state’s own source. It stays partial until the passage is on file word for word.

What does Massachusetts H.5641 do? Proposes allowing Becket to adopt a six-month moratorium on large-scale solar and battery storage, excluding batteries accessory to individual residential use.

Facts

Kind: Bill
Status: In committee
Stage: Pending
Signed or decided: August 4, 2026
Topics: Fire protection and siting, Permitting
Products: Commercial and utility energy storage systems Solar PV
Source: Massachusetts Legislature (opens in a new tab)
Citation: H.5641, 194th General Court (House Docket 6290)

The state’s codes

The codes that reach each product this law names, with the edition Massachusetts is on. Each links to the record.

For information only. Your local building or fire official decides which code applies. We check state records often but can miss a recent change, so confirm with your official before you design, permit, or install. Terms of use