An Act relative to the use of hoisting equipment in Chapter 74 vocational technical education
This bill modifies Massachusetts law to exempt certain public vocational high schools from specific hoisting equipment regulations. The exemption applies only if the school meets existing safety requirements, ensures a licensed instructor is present at all times during operation, and designates that instructor as the person in charge. The change directly affects vocational technical education programs that use hoisting equipment as part of their curriculum. By clarifying these conditions, the legislation aims to streamline compliance for schools that already follow strict safety protocols under current rules.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
May 2024
House Passage
Apr 2024
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action May 20, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
4
Committee
2
May 20, 2024
Upper · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules
upper
Apr 25, 2024
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Apr 4, 2024
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
upper
1 primary · 7 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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