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MA H3415

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Margaret Scarsdale

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 94 of Chapter 143 of the General Laws to authorize rules and regulations mandating contractor liability for performing work without required permits
  • Covers permits required by the state building code, municipal permits, wetlands protection (Chapter 131, Section 40), waterways licensing (Chapter 91), and any other permits under General Laws
  • Requires fines for contractors who perform work without obtaining required permits
  • Mandates contractors either obtain permits personally or retain copies of permits provided by landowners for a reasonable time
  • Contractors must provide permit documentation to permitting authorities upon request

Legislative Description

Relative to contractor liability for unpermitted construction

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5167

3/2/2026

Committee Referrals

State Administration and Regulatory Oversight2/27/2025

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