Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

S1348 — An Act to enforce laws protecting worksite safety

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

The bill enforces existing laws regarding worksite safety.

This legislation focuses on enforcing current regulations that aim to ensure safety at workplaces. It seeks to improve compliance with safety standards.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means that there could be stricter enforcement of safety regulations in your workplace.

Summary

An Act to enforce laws protecting worksite safety

Bill Text

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How this bill changes current law

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The bill prohibits construction contracts from transferring responsibility for safety breaches to another party.

  • Section 29 of chapter 149

    A party to a contract for construction having a duty, whether by law or by contract, to maintain a safe workplace or to comply with applicable safety standards, may not transfer the responsibility to pay for, defend against, or provide insurance covering claims, liabilities, fines, or damages to the extent caused by that party’s breach of such duty. Any provision in a contract for construction which purports to transfer any such responsibility shall be void and unenforceable as against public policy.

    This insertion clearly establishes that a party cannot contractually shift liability for their own safety breaches, ensuring accountability.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (203)

203 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety labor
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Frequently asked questions

What does S1348 do?
An Act to enforce laws protecting worksite safety
Who sponsors S1348?
S1348 is sponsored by Robyn K. Kennedy (Democrat).
What is the current status of S1348?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track S1348?
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