H2101

To enforce laws protecting worksite safety

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H2101 aims to enforce worksite safety laws by preventing the transfer of liability for safety breaches in construction contracts.

Massachusetts H2101 amends existing laws to ensure that parties in construction contracts cannot transfer their responsibility for workplace safety to others. This means that if a party fails to maintain a safe workplace or comply with safety standards, they cannot shift the financial burden of any resulting claims, liabilities, fines, or damages to another party. Any contract clause attempting to do so is declared void and unenforceable.

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Where it stands

Current
Ways and Means Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jun 18, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development Hearing

History

Jul 16

Senate

Senate concurred

Jul 13

House

Discharged to the committee on House Ways and Means

Jul 9

House

Reporting date extended to Thursday, December 31, 2026