H 3172 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to construction for the installation or repair of utility lines

This bill requires gas companies, utility corporations, and transmission line companies to provide written notice to property owners at least 14 days before starting ground-digging or construction projects. The notification must specify the time and expected duration of the work and must be sent to owners whose real estate is located within 100 feet of the construction site. By amending existing state laws, the legislation ensures that residents in affected areas receive advance warning about upcoming utility installations or repairs.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Mar 2024
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Jul 2, 2024
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
7
Key actions
2
Committee
1
Mar 28, 2024
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Russell Holmes
DDemocratic
MA
6th Suffolk