MA H2815

Bill

Relative to improving public safety in excavation

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
08/05/2019

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to improving public safety in excavation and "dig safe" training. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

AI Summary

This bill aims to improve public safety in excavation and "dig safe" training. It amends Chapter 82 of the Massachusetts General Laws to define key terms like "marking standards" and "non-mechanical means" of excavation. The bill also expands the definition of entities required to participate in the "dig safe" program to include municipal traffic signal departments. Additionally, the bill requires professional land surveyors to premark proposed excavation areas and give initial notice to the utility system. The bill also mandates that utility companies conduct periodic audits to ensure the accuracy of their facility markings and adherence to marking standards. Finally, the bill allows the Department of Public Utilities to require non-compliant parties to complete a "Dig Safe" training program instead of a fine for a first offense.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (18)

Tony Cabral (D), Brendan Crighton (D), William Crocker (R), Daniel Cullinane (D), Diana Dizoglio (D), Paul Feeney (D), Thomas Golden (D), Jim Hawkins (D), Kate Hogan (D), Paul Mark (D), Paul McMurtry (D), Norm Orrall (R), Alice Peisch (D), Becca Rausch (D), Jeff Roy (D), Bruce Tarr (R), José Tosado (D), Timothy Whelan (R),

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 08/05/2019)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2815

(10 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2815
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2815.pdf

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