H 388 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act clarifying the existing pipefitting exemption

This bill amends Massachusetts law to clarify that existing exemptions from licensing requirements do not apply to pipefitters who work for contractors or subcontractors hired by large organizations. Specifically, it targets pipefitters employed by firms retained to perform work on the premises or property of entities such as hospitals, schools, and government agencies. The change ensures that these workers must adhere to the same examining and licensing rules as other pipefitters, aiming to standardize professional oversight in specific employment contexts.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Jun 2023
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Jun 29, 2023
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Jun 29, 2023
Lower · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
lower
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 · 28 co-sponsors

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