Senator urges delay of heavy‑duty zero‑emission truck rules, lawmakers and industry press for infrastructure pause

Senator Mike Moore told the Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight that his bill, S.2185, seeks to delay the implementation of the heavy‑duty omnibus and Advanced Clean Truck (ACT) rule until July 1, 2027, to allow Massachusetts time to build charging and grid infrastructure and to avoid what he called “adverse impacts” on dealers, municipalities and businesses. “Senate 21 85 would delay the implementation of the heavy duty omnibus and advanced clean truck act until 07/01/2027,” Moore said in his testimony.

Moore said the bill also would require that Commonwealth purchases and leases become electric for medium‑ and heavy‑duty vehicles beginning July 1, 2025, to help lead by example while giving fleets more time to adapt. He argued the state must balance emissions goals with the realities of vehicle availability, charging infrastructure, grid capacity and cost: “Electric medium heavy duty…