An Act relative to clarifying homeowners right to perform electrical work
This bill modifies Massachusetts laws to clarify that homeowners are allowed to perform electrical work on their own single-family primary residences without needing to be licensed electricians. It achieves this by removing language that previously restricted such work to those "for hire" and adding a specific provision that prevents electrical inspectors from rejecting permits for owner-occupied single-family homes. The changes directly affect homeowners who wish to undertake electrical projects themselves, ensuring they can obtain necessary permits without proving professional certification.
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 30, 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
5
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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