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MA H973
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Bradley Jones
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AI Summary
- Exempts residential property transfers from mandatory septic system inspections when between current spouses, parents and children, full siblings, or transfers to trusts where a beneficiary is a first-degree relative of the grantor
- Exempts properties from septic inspection requirements if the system was installed within the previous 3 years
- Requires the DEP commissioner to evaluate and minimize paperwork burdens for individuals, small businesses, contractors, and local governments related to septic system inspection forms and enforcement
- Allows registered sanitarians or professional engineers to prepare plans for subsurface sewage disposal systems handling up to 2,000 gallons per day, with larger systems requiring a professional engineer
- Maintains penalties of up to $25,000 per day and/or up to 1 year imprisonment for violations of the state environmental code
Legislative Description
Relative to Title V approval
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5149
2/26/2026
Committee Referrals
Environment and Natural Resources2/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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