House Adopts Special Rules for Major Energy Affordability Bill

BOSTON — February 25, 2026 — Massachusetts House sets special floor rules for energy affordability bill in a brief Wednesday session. The chamber unanimously adopted a special procedural order under House Rules 7B and 7C for House bill 5151, covering energy affordability, clean power, and economic competitiveness, signaling leadership's intent to bring the measure to a floor vote under controlled terms. The House also extended reporting deadlines for the Committee on Revenue through March 18 and June 26, 2026, and for the Committee on the Judiciary through July 31, 2026. Two local acts passed to be enacted: House bill 4272 authorizing the town of Hudson to grant an additional off-premises wine and malt beverage license, and Senate bill 1898 allowing retired police officers to serve as special police officers in Plainville. Speaker Ronald Mariano ordered members to return for a full formal session Thursday at 11 a.m.