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H 2593

An Act relative to elevator inspection fee waiver for non-profits

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by David DeCoste

Allows nonprofit and charitable groups to apply for waivers of Massachusetts state elevator inspection fees, reducing operating costs for facilities with elevators.

Hearing scheduled for 04/09/2025 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM in A-1 & A-2
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Bill Summary · H 2593

Summary: H.2593 — An Act relative to elevator inspection fee waiver for non-profits

Overview

H.2593 is a Massachusetts House bill introduced by Representative David F. DeCoste (Norwell) on January 15, 2025 and filed as House Docket No. 1868. The bill is titled “An Act relative to elevator inspection fee waiver for non-profits.” It seeks to authorize non-profit and charitable organizations to apply for a waiver of the state elevator inspection fee. A hearing on the bill is scheduled for April 9, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM in rooms A-1 & A-2. The bill is categorized as a public safety measure.

What the bill would do (Key Provisions)

  • Amends Chapter 143, section 64 of the Massachusetts General Laws.
  • Adds at the end of Section 64: “A non-profit or charitable organization may apply for a waiver to the state elevator inspection fee.”
  • The text as filed does not specify:
    • Eligibility criteria for waivers (beyond being a non-profit or charitable organization).
    • The scope or duration of the waiver (one-time vs. ongoing; partial vs. full waiver).
    • The process by which waivers are granted, including application requirements, review criteria, or approval timelines.
    • Funding source or fiscal impact to the state or to the elevator inspection program.

Who would be affected

  • Primary beneficiaries: Non-profit and charitable organizations that operate facilities with elevators and currently pay the state elevator inspection fee.
  • Potential indirect effects: Non-profits could reduce operating costs related to elevator inspections if waivers are granted.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced: February 27, 2025.
  • Filed as: House Docket No. 1868 (House No. 2593).
  • Current status: Hearing scheduled for April 9, 2025 (10:00 AM–12:00 PM) in A-1 & A-2.
  • Legislative actions listed:
    • Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security (2025-02-27).
    • Senate concurrence noted in the action log (historical/related procedural step).
  • Related matter: Similar measure previously filed in the 2023-2024 session as House No. 2316 (referred to as HD 1868 in this filing).

Potential fiscal and policy impacts

  • Fiscal: By authorizing waivers, the bill could reduce revenue from elevator inspection fees for the state program if waivers are granted to eligible nonprofits. The bill’s text provides no caps, funding mechanisms, or offset plans.
  • Policy: The bill would formalize a pathway for nonprofits to seek relief from a regulatory fee, potentially easing operating costs for mission-driven organizations. Detailed eligibility, oversight, and administration would need to be established in committee deliberations or subsequent amendments.

Notes for readers

  • The bill currently provides a general authorization to apply for waivers but does not define who qualifies beyond being a non-profit or charitable organization or how waivers would be awarded. Committee discussion and amendments will be pivotal to shaping practical criteria and implementation.

For more information, monitor the hearing on April 9, 2025, and subsequent committee reports from Public Safety and Homeland Security.

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

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