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MA H3656

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Daniel Donahue

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Requires all inspection functions for state or federally funded surface transportation projects to be performed by public employees (federal, state, or local government workers)

  • Defines "inspection functions" to include construction inspections, bridge inspections, contract administration, quality control inspection, material testing, and resident engineer functions

  • Adds new Section 78 to Chapter 6C of the General Laws governing transportation oversight

  • Sponsored by Representative Daniel M. Donahue of the 16th Worcester District, filed January 15, 2025

  • Similar legislation (House No. 3305) was filed in the 2023-2024 legislative session

Legislative Description

To assure safety, efficiency and accountability in transportation projects through public inspections

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means1/7/2026
Transportation2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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