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MA H3702

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Steven Howitt

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Restoration must include replacement of all surface markings such as crosswalks, lane lines, bike lanes, and symbols

  • Material replacement must comply with Department of Public Utilities rules and regulations

  • Excavating parties remain liable for any damages to the restored surface for one year after work completion

  • 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

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