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MA S2192

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Patrick O'Connor

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Grants state and municipal agencies autonomy to select culvert and storm sewer pipe materials for state-funded roadway construction projects
  • Requires selected pipe materials to be designed using AASHTO Load Resistance Factor Design Specifications with a minimum 75-year product performance life
  • Mandates structural integrity inspections using current AASHTO installation details and post-installation testing requirements before final acceptance
  • Requires pipe materials to be non-combustible, non-toxic, and resistant to hydrostatic flotation forces when located within Evacuation Route Right-of-Ways
  • Adds new Section 38B to Chapter 30 of the General Laws; similar legislation was filed in the 2023-2024 session as Senate No. 2039

Legislative Description

Relative to competition for specification of alternative types of culvert pipes

Last Action

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

2/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/9/2026
State Administration and Regulatory Oversight2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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