H 2593
An Act relative to elevator inspection fee waiver for non-profits
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Bill overview
This bill would allow non-profit and charitable organizations in Massachusetts to apply for waivers from the state’s elevator inspection fees. Currently, these organizations are required to pay fees for elevator inspections, which can be a significant cost. The bill aims to reduce this financial burden for these organizations, allowing them to allocate resources to their charitable missions. It seeks to streamline the process for requesting these waivers.
Key provisions
- Non-profit and charitable organizations can apply for waivers.
- Waivers would apply to state elevator inspection fees.
- It outlines the process for applying for a waiver.
- The bill was referred to the Public Safety and Homeland Security committee.
- The Senate concurred with the House version of the bill.
- A hearing is scheduled for April 9, 2025.
Who is affected
- Non-profit organizations
- Charitable organizations
- Elevator inspection agencies
- Massachusetts state government
Notable changes
- Currently, non-profits are required to pay elevator inspection fees.
- This bill proposes a mechanism for waiving these fees for eligible organizations.
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Primary sponsor
David F. DeCoste
Cosponsor
David F. DeCoste
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Bill H.2593 194th (Current)
An Act relative to elevator inspection fee waiver for non-profits
By Representative DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2593) of David F. DeCoste for legislation to authorize non-profit or charitable organizations to apply for waivers to the state elevator inspection fee. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
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Presenter: David F. DeCoste
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.2593
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 4/7/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 04/09/2025 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM in A-1 & A-2 |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 3/19/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5254 (under House Rule 27) |
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