H3401
An Act state funded contruction work
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Bill overview
This bill, H.3401, concerns state-funded construction work in Massachusetts. It appears to be related to a study order (H.5184) and potentially addresses issues surrounding indemnity and insurance responsibilities for contractors and subcontractors, based on similar legislation. The bill has undergone several rescheduling of hearings related to the study order.
Key provisions
- Initiates a study of state-funded construction work.
- Related to a study order (H.5184).
- Potentially addresses contractor and subcontractor liability.
- Multiple hearings have been scheduled and rescheduled.
Who is affected
- State government agencies involved in construction
- General contractors
- Subcontractors
- Construction industry professionals
Notable changes
- The bill is linked to a study order (H.5184) investigating state-funded construction.
- Similar legislation (H.1712, H.2969, H.3406) has addressed contractor liability.
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Primary sponsor
Kelly W. Pease
Cosponsor
Kelly W. Pease
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Bill H.3401 194th (Current)
An Act state funded contruction work
By Representative Pease of Westfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3401) of Kelly W. Pease relative to state funded construction work. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Kelly W. Pease
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.3401
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/24/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/01/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 |
| 9/25/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/08/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in 222 and Virtual Hearing location changed |
| 10/8/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/08/2025 from 01:00 PM-01:55 PM in 222 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 3/9/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5184 |
Similar Bills
S.1406 186th (2009 - 2010)
An Act to limit indemnity and insurance responsibility for general contractors and subcontractors in construction work.
H.1712 189th (2015 - 2016)
An Act to limit indemnity and insurance responsibility for general contractors and subcontractors in construction work
H.2969 191st (2019 - 2020)
An Act relating to unpaid fines for illegal construction work
H.3406 192nd (2021 - 2022)
An Act relating to unpaid fines for illegal construction work
S.2496 186th (2009 - 2010)
An Act to limit indemnity and insurance responsibility for general contractors and subcontractors in construction work
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