H 970 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

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
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

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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

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Steven Howitt
RRepublican
MA
4th Bristol