An Act relative to septic installers
HD 1209 permits septic installers to connect systems to a piping stub that is 6 inches or larger, measured from a building's foundation. This change directly affects septic installers and property owners by modifying how connections can be made during installation. The bill amends regulations under the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulations to allow this specific connection method, removing previous restrictions on stub size. The policy change simplifies a technical requirement without altering broader environmental or safety standards.
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 Feb 26, 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 Environment and Natural Resources
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Steven Howitt
RRepublican
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