MA H3388

Bill

MA H3388

Relative to improving public safety in excavation

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
03/29/2018

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to enforcement of the "dig safe" training program by the Department of Public Utilities and excavation public safety. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

AI Summary

This bill aims to improve public safety in excavation activities in Massachusetts. It amends existing laws by: 1) defining "marking standards" for how utility companies must designate their underground facilities, and "non-mechanical means" for excavation to minimize direct contact with utilities; 2) requiring utility companies to conduct periodic audits to ensure accurate marking of their facilities; and 3) allowing the Department of Public Utilities to require "Dig Safe" training instead of fines for a first offense of non-compliance, and exempting excavators from penalties if the utility company failed to properly mark its facilities.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (2)

Tony Cabral (D), Michelle DuBois (D),

Last Action

No further action taken (on 01/01/2019)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3388

(9 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3388
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3388.pdf

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