The bill titled "An Act relative to municipal light plant emergency mutual aid" proposes amendments to Section 133 of Chapter 164 of the General Laws in Massachusetts. It introduces provisions that allow municipal lighting plants providing emergency mutual aid to sell, rent, or lease equipment, fixtures, and goods related to such aid. Additionally, it ensures that employees of these municipal lighting plants are covered under the provisions of Chapter 32, Sections 1 to 28, granting them the same rights and privileges as if they were performing their regular duties, including voluntary assignments authorized by their employer.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the existing language in the sixth paragraph of Section 133 to include the phrase "or its employees" after the word "utility." This change emphasizes the inclusion of employees in the context of emergency mutual aid, thereby enhancing their rights and protections while engaged in such activities. Overall, the bill aims to strengthen the operational capabilities and employee protections of municipal lighting plants during emergency situations.

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