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HD 3343

An Act relative to building permits and job site safety

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Rita Mendes

Assigns on-site safety to the building permit holder (licensed supervisor or design professional), enforcing OSHA 1926 and Massachusetts building code.

Referred to the committee on Labor and Workforce Development
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Bill Summary · HD 3343

Summary: An Act relative to building permits and job site safety (HD 3343)

Overview

HD 3343, titled An Act relative to building permits and job site safety, proposes adding a new safety accountability requirement to Massachusetts Chapter 143. The bill is currently a proposed measure and has been referred to the committee on Labor and Workforce Development. It was introduced on May 12, 2025 (Filed January 17, 2025).

Key Provision

  • Add Section 102 to Chapter 143: A licensed construction supervisor or a registered design professional who is granted a building permit shall be responsible for the overall safety on a job site and shall ensure that all safety requirements at a job site are followed and implemented, including the requirements set forth in 29 C.F.R. 1926 (OSHA construction standards) and the Massachusetts state building code pursuant to this section.

Purpose and intent

  • Shift or codify explicit responsibility for job-site safety to the entity that is granted the building permit (either a licensed construction supervisor or a registered design professional).
  • Ensure compliance with federal OSHA construction safety standards (29 C.F.R. 1926) and the state building code, reinforcing safety as an ongoing requirement tied to building permits.

Who would be affected

  • Licensed construction supervisors who obtain or hold building permits.
  • Registered design professionals (e.g., licensed architects or engineers) who obtain or hold building permits.
  • Contractors, developers, and project teams under the permit holder, as they would be required to follow the safety oversight established by the permit holder.
  • Building inspectors and state safety/compliance officials may see changes in accountability or enforcement practices, given the added responsibility on permit holders.

Potential impact and considerations

  • Increased accountability for on-site safety, potentially affecting liability and risk management for projects.
  • Safety oversight would explicitly encompass adherence to both federal OSHA construction standards and the Massachusetts building code.
  • May influence safety training, on-site supervision practices, and ongoing safety monitoring during construction.
  • The bill’s text does not specify penalties or enforcement mechanisms; those details would be addressed in subsequent language or regulations if the bill advances.

Procedural timeline

  • 2025-05-12: Referred to the committee on Labor and Workforce Development.
  • As a proposed bill, passage would require committee action followed by floor votes in both chambers and the governor’s signature to become law; no further action date is provided in the current text.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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