Bill > H2120

This bill amends Section 27D of Chapter 149 of the Massachusetts General Laws to include "the inspection, testing and repair of fire protection systems" under the prevailing wage law. Prevailing wage laws require that workers on certain public construction projects be paid the standard wage rates for their trade in a specific geographic area, which helps ensure fair compensation and prevent undercutting of local labor standards. By adding fire protection system inspection, testing, and repair to the existing list of covered activities, the bill expands the scope of workers who will be entitled to receive prevailing wages when working on public projects. This change means that technicians and professionals who inspect, test, and repair fire protection systems for public entities will now be guaranteed wages that reflect the local standard for their type of work, potentially providing more economic stability and fair compensation for workers in this specialized field.

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2120