An Act relative to elevator inspection fee waiver for non-profits
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
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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