H 1832 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act reducing construction noise and ensuring worker safety

This bill requires motor vehicles on construction sites in Massachusetts to use white noise reverse alarms instead of traditional loud horns. The change directly affects construction workers and site managers by updating safety regulations to reduce unnecessary noise pollution. By mandating compliance with specific federal standards, the legislation aims to protect worker hearing while maintaining safety protocols.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action May 15, 2024
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Labor and Workforce Development
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Photo of Ruth Balser
Ruth Balser
DDemocratic
MA
12th Middlesex