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H2692

Implementing the recommendations of the Walsh-Kennedy Commission Report

Introduced·2/27/25
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Massachusetts H2692 implements the Walsh-Kennedy Commission Report recommendations, enhancing penalties for violations of cutting, welding, and hot.

Massachusetts H2692 implements the Walsh-Kennedy Commission Report recommendations, enhancing penalties for violations of cutting, welding, and hot works processes. The bill introduces stricter fines and potential imprisonment for repeat offenders. It also mandates the Department of Fire Safety to establish a public notification system for non-compliance with regulations. Additionally, the bill updates the state building code and state fire code violations to include higher fines and imprisonment for causing serious bodily injury or death.

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Sponsors

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Calendar

Sep 10, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security Hearing

History

Jun 10

House

Committee recommended ought to pass with an amendment, substituting therefor a bill with the same title, see H5491

Jun 10

House

Referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling with the amendment pending

Jun 10

House

Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting for a second reading with the amendment pending