MA S988

Bill

MA S988

Relative to electrical panels and workplace safety

Introduced
04/15/2015

In Committee
04/15/2015

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to electrical panels and workplace safety. Labor and Workforce Development.

AI Summary

This bill amends Chapter 149 of the General Laws, which deals with labor and workplaces, by adding a new section that requires the Department of Labor and Workforce Development to create safety standards for electrical panels in workplaces. These standards, which will apply to all workplaces covered by existing safety regulations (section 6), must include measures to prevent accidental injuries or damage, such as requiring protective covers or enclosures for electrical panels.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (1)

John Keenan (D)*,

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4605 (on 09/12/2016)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/Senate/S988

(7 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/Senate/S988
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S988
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S988.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H204	Relative to CORI checking for bidding privileges at auto auctions	Accompanied a study order, see H4578	Similar To
H4605	Labor and Workforce Development	Discharged to the committee on House Rules	Replaced by
S135	Relative to public safety and unlicensed electrical work	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S1554	Establishing the Commonwealth Municipal Dog Park Trust Fund	Accompanied a study order, see S2290	Similar To
S1555	Relative to home modifications for seniors	Accompanied a study order, see S2290	Similar To
S1632	Promoting the use of total energy impact analysis	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S1633	Improving access to public records	Accompanied a study order, see S2386	Similar To

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