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
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
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
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Adam Scanlon
DDemocratic
Co
Becca Rausch
DDemocratic
Co
Brian Murray
DDemocratic
Co
Carlos González
DDemocratic
Co
Carmine Gentile
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Hendricks
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Worrell
DDemocratic
Co
Christopher Markey
DDemocratic
Co
Colleen Garry
DDemocratic
Co
Dave Vieira
RRepublican
Co
David DeCoste
RRepublican
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