Bill > S1566

This bill proposes to amend Section 197A of Chapter 111 of the Massachusetts General Laws to require more comprehensive disclosure of lead in water pipes during property transactions. Specifically, the bill adds language about "plumbing and water piping, including water service lines" in two separate places within the existing statute. While the bill text is terse, this appears to be a public health measure aimed at ensuring that potential property buyers are informed about the presence of lead water pipes, which can pose significant health risks, particularly to children and pregnant women. By mandating disclosure of lead in water piping as part of property assessments or sales, the bill seeks to increase transparency and help protect residents from potential lead exposure. The amendment seems designed to update existing laws about property inspections to explicitly include water infrastructure as an area requiring specific examination and reporting.

Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1566