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MA H3503

MA H3503
Requiring gas stations to provide air compressors for free public use


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
05/15/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to require gas stations to provide air compressors for free public use and establishing a hotline at the Department of Labor and Workforce Development for consumers to report non-compliance. Labor and Workforce Development.

AI Summary

This bill requires gas stations to provide air compressors for free public use 24 hours a day, with the compressor capable of producing at least 80 pounds per square inch of pressure. It also mandates that gas stations display a sign indicating the availability of the free air compressor. The Department of Public Safety will provide a sign with a tire inflation diagram for the gas stations to display near the air compressor. The bill further establishes a hotline at the Department of Labor and Workforce Development for consumers to report non-compliant gas stations, and gives gas stations 5 years to comply with the new requirements.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (17)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4502 (on 05/17/2018)

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