An Act relative to contractor liability for unpermitted construction
This bill requires contractors to obtain all necessary permits for construction work and retain copies of permits for a reasonable time. It mandates new state rules imposing fines on contractors who perform work without required permits, including those under state building codes, local ordinances, or other laws. Contractors must provide permit documentation to authorities upon request. The law directly affects contractors who bypass permit requirements, making them financially liable for unpermitted work.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025
Last action Mar 2, 2026
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 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Margaret Scarsdale
DDemocratic
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