MA H2082

Bill

Relative to the disclosure of automatic sprinkler information

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
01/22/2019

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to require builders of new dwellings to provide information regarding the benefits of automatic fire sprinkler systems. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

AI Summary

This bill requires builders of new dwellings to provide buyers with information about the benefits and costs of installing an automatic fire sprinkler system. It also allows buyers to request the installation of a sprinkler system or other fire suppression system at their own expense. The bill imposes civil penalties on builders who willfully violate the requirements to provide the written materials and allow for the requested installation.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (12)

Kim Ferguson (R), Paul Frost (R), Susan Gifford (R), Bradford Hill (R), Steven Howitt (R), Randy Hunt (R), Brad Jones (R), Matt Muratore (R), Elizabeth Poirier (R), Todd Smola (R), Mike Soter (R), Donald Wong (R),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5117 (on 11/10/2020)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2082

(7 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2082
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2082.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1056	Relative to the supplemental application requirement for dwelling fire insurance policies	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means	Similar To
H1277	Relative to accessory dwelling units	Read second and ordered to a third reading	Similar To
H1319	Requiring notice to landlords relating to gas or electric shutoffs	Accompanied a study order, see H5089	Similar To
H1441	Increasing penalties for discharging a firearm into a dwelling, residence, or structure where persons reside	Accompanied a study order, see H5081	Similar To
H5117	Study Order - Public Safety Matters	Discharged to the committee on House Rules	Replaced by
H739	Addressing noise issues of migratory game hunters near coastal dwellings	Accompanied a study order, see H5013	Similar To
S443	Addressing noise issues of migratory game hunters near coastal dwellings	Accompanied a study order, see S2540	Similar To

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