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MA S2086

MA S2086
Relative to the definition of fraud in public construction bid laws


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
01/24/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to define fraud in public construction bid laws. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

AI Summary

This bill aims to define the term "fraud" in public construction bid laws in Massachusetts. It amends various sections of the state's General Laws to specify that a bid must be "bona fide, fair and made without collusion with any person" and contain "no intentional material misrepresentations, omissions or false statements." The bill also adds a definition of "fraud" to the relevant laws, stating that it refers to a knowingly false or misleading statement or omission related to a material fact that is intended to mislead, regardless of whether it is actually relied upon. Additionally, the bill allows for appeals of prequalification committee decisions only on the grounds of intentional material misrepresentations, omissions, or false statements, or collusion.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

Sponsors (11)

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 01/24/2022)

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