H 397 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to the profession of fire-resistant material applicators

This bill creates a new licensing requirement for individuals who apply fire-resistant materials to building surfaces. It establishes a Board of Examiners of Fireproofing Applicators to oversee the profession and enforce standards. To obtain a license, applicants must complete specific training, register annually with the board, and adhere to professional conduct rules. The bill also defines the board's composition, meeting schedule, and authority to investigate complaints and impose fines for violations.
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 · 0 co-sponsors

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Photo of Erika Uyterhoeven
Erika Uyterhoeven
DDemocratic
MA
27th Middlesex