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MA S2700
MA S2700To provide liability protections for contractors, sub-contractors and unions during the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Introduced
04/23/2020
04/23/2020
In Committee
07/09/2020
07/09/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to provide liability protections for contractors, sub-contractors and unions during the COVID-19 Pandemic. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill provides liability protections for contractors, subcontractors, and unions during the COVID-19 pandemic. It grants construction contractors and subcontractors immunity from civil liability for damages related to construction delays caused by workforce shortages, government orders, or measures taken to protect against COVID-19. The bill also makes it unlawful to file civil actions against employee organizations or unions for advising their members of their right to refuse work due to dangerous conditions, as per the National Labor Relations Act and the Labor Management Relations Act. The provisions of this bill apply to claims based on acts or omissions that occurred during the COVID-19 emergency, which was declared in Massachusetts on March 10, 2020.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (8)
Christine Barber (D),
Linda Campbell (D),
Brendan Crighton (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Nika Elugardo (D),
Paul Feeney (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 07/09/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2700 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2700.pdf |
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