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MA H973

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bradley Jones

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

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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