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MA H3702
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Steven Howitt
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AI Summary
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Requires any person, corporation, or entity that excavates a public road, sidewalk, or curb under permit to restore the surface to its original condition or better at their own expense using the same or like materials
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Restoration must include replacement of all surface markings such as crosswalks, lane lines, bike lanes, and symbols
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Material replacement must comply with Department of Public Utilities rules and regulations
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Excavating parties remain liable for any damages to the restored surface for one year after work completion
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Effective date: one year after passage
Legislative Description
Relative to excavation restoration on public ways
Last Action
Read second and ordered to a third reading
2/26/2026
Committee Referrals
Steering, Policy and Scheduling1/27/2026
Transportation2/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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