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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to improving gas safety in excavation. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
AI Summary
This bill seeks to improve gas safety in excavation projects by amending existing laws. It requires gas companies to survey the project area for any Grade 1 or Grade 2 gas leaks, set repair and replacement schedules, ensure that shut-off valves have gate boxes installed, and verify that all gas gates and valves are cleared, operational, and accessible before and after any excavation or blasting work. The bill also imposes fines for failure to undertake this verification or submit written confirmation of it.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (13)
Carolyn Dykema (D)*,
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Nika Elugardo (D),
Colleen Garry (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Sally Kerans (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Christina Minicucci (D),
Maria Robinson (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Walter Timilty (D),
Erika Uyterhoeven (D),
Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3296 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3296.pdf |
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