Massachusetts · 194th General Court (2025-2026)

S 1646Law

An Act relative to violation of regulation regarding hot work processes

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Overview

This bill aims to establish a database to track instances of violations related to hot work processes. The database would collect information on written notices of code violations and associated fines. This data collection is intended to improve oversight and enforcement of regulations concerning hot work processes, particularly within the public safety and homeland security sectors.

Key provisions

Create a database to record hot work process violations.
Collect data on written notices of code violations.
Track associated fines levied for these violations.
Focus on regulations related to hot work processes.
The database will be overseen by the Public Safety and Homeland Security sector.
Data collected will relate to instances where regulations are violated.

Who is affected

Businesses and organizations performing hot work.
Government agencies responsible for enforcing regulations.
The Public Safety and Homeland Security sector.
Individuals involved in hot work operations.

Notable changes

This bill introduces a systematic approach to tracking hot work violations.
It establishes a centralized database for this information.
The database aims to provide data for improved regulatory oversight.

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Legislative history

23 recorded actions · showing the most recent 12

Jun 10, 2026House

Committee recommended ought to pass with an amendment, striking out all after the enacting clause and inserting the text of H5488, and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling

Jun 10, 2026House

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

Jun 10, 2026House

Rules suspended

Jun 10, 2026House

Read second, amended (as recommended by the committee on House Ways and Means)

Jun 10, 2026House

Ordered to a third reading

Jun 10, 2026House

Read third

Jun 10, 2026House

Passed to be engrossed - 156 YEAS to 0 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 213)

Jun 18, 2026Senate

Rules suspended

Jun 18, 2026Senate

Senate concurred in the House amendment

Jun 18, 2026House

Enacted

Jun 18, 2026Senate

Enacted and laid before the Governor

Jun 26, 2026House

Signed by the Governor, Chapter 114 of the Acts of 2026

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An Act relative to violation of regulation regarding hot work processes

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