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MA H211

To establish licensing standards for drain cleaners

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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
09/25/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish licensing standards for drain cleaners. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

AI Summary

This bill seeks to establish licensing standards for drain cleaners in the state. It defines "drain cleaner" as a person who performs drain cleaning work, which involves removing stoppages or obstructions in plumbing drainage systems. The bill requires drain cleaners to complete at least 100 hours of supervised drain cleaning work and obtain certification from the relevant board before engaging in the practice. Drain cleaners are limited to performing work on pipes connected to fixtures inside a structure, such as sinks, bathtubs, and toilets, and are prohibited from installing, destroying, or cutting any pipes. The certification fee is set at no more than $50 every two years for renewal.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

Sponsors (43)

Jim Arciero (D),  Bruce Ayers (D),  David Biele (D),  Michael Brady (D),  Dan Cahill (D),  Gerry Cassidy (D),  Tackey Chan (D),  Brendan Crighton (D),  Daniel Cullinane (D),  Josh Cutler (D),  Julian Cyr (D),  Marjorie Decker (D),  Sal DiDomenico (D),  Dan Donahue (D),  William Driscoll (D),  Barry Finegold (D),  Bill Galvin (D),  Sean Garballey (D),  Carlos González (D),  Danielle Gregoire (D),  Stephen Hay (D),  Dan Hunt (D),  Kay Khan (D),  John Lawn (D),  John Mahoney (D),  Paul Mark (D),  Joe McGonagle (D),  Paul McMurtry (D),  Christina Minicucci (D),  Mike Moore (D),  Frank Moran (D),  Matt Muratore (R),  James Murphy (D),  Patrick O'Connor (R),  Angelo Puppolo (D),  Danny Ryan (D),  Tom Stanley (D),  Walter Timilty (D),  Paul Tucker (D),  Steve Ultrino (D),  John Velis (D),  Joseph Wagner (D),  Jon Zlotnik (D), 

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 09/25/2019)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H211
Bill https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H211.pdf
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