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S 2202

Relates to requiring consumer reporting agencies to provide a consumer's information to such consumer at no cost

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Leroy Comrie

Sets mandatory Commissioner supervision for state projects over $1M with structural/mechanical work, and lets delegation up to $10M if the agency is capable.

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Bill Summary · S 2202

Summary — S 2202: "An Act relative to commonwealth building projects"

Note: The materials provided for S 2202 contain mixed and conflicting metadata (a federal-style “Intelligence Community” table of contents, differing titles, and sponsor lists) along with the actual bill text from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. This summary focuses on the Massachusetts bill text that amends Section 5 of Chapter 7C (commonwealth building projects), and flags the discrepancies at the end.

Main purpose

To revise which state building projects must be controlled and supervised by the Commonwealth’s Commissioner (under Chapter 7C), by (1) establishing a clear dollar threshold ($1,000,000) for mandatory Commissioner supervision of projects involving structural or mechanical work and (2) authorizing delegation of supervision to state agencies or building authorities for certain larger projects (up to $10,000,000) if the Commissioner determines they have the capacity.

Key provisions

  • Replaces the first paragraph of Section 5, Chapter 7C (Massachusetts General Laws).
  • Mandatory Commissioner control and supervision: any building project undertaken by a state agency or building authority that (a) involves structural or mechanical work and (b) has an estimated cost exceeding $1,000,000.
  • Delegation authority: the Commissioner may, upon request, delegate control and supervision to the requesting state agency or building authority for projects (involving structural or mechanical work) whose estimated cost is less than $10,000,000 — only if the Commissioner determines the agency/authority has the ability to manage the project.
  • Projects below the $1,000,000 threshold, or projects that do not involve structural or mechanical work, remain under the control and supervision of the respective state agency or building authority.
  • Definition: “estimated cost” means the estimated construction cost stated in a study or program prepared under Section 59.

Who is affected

  • State agencies and building authorities that plan, manage, or construct Commonwealth building projects (particularly those engaging in structural or mechanical work).
  • The Commissioner (and the Commissioner’s office) — increased/clarified supervisory responsibilities for projects > $1M and discretion to delegate up to $10M.
  • Contractors, designers, and vendors working on covered projects (administrative oversight and approval routes may change).
  • Potential indirect effects on project timelines, procurement procedures, and administrative workload.

Potential impacts

  • Centralizes oversight for more projects (those > $1M with structural/mechanical work), which could improve consistency, risk management, and standards across projects.
  • Allows delegation for mid-size projects (under $10M), which may speed delivery when agencies demonstrate capacity.
  • Could increase administrative review for projects now subject to Commissioner supervision; conversely, delegation authority may reduce bottlenecks for capable agencies.
  • Fiscal impacts are not specified; effects depend on how the Commissioner exercises supervision and delegation (staffing, review processes, compliance requirements).

Procedural / timeline status (as provided)

  • Bill text filed in the 194th General Court (2025–2026).
  • Filed/introduced (Senate docket No. 2498) — bill text dated 1/17/2025 in the provided file.
  • Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight (and other committee actions/hearings listed in the supplied metadata).
  • NOTE: Provided legislative action dates in the supplied materials are inconsistent (see Conflicting metadata below). Confirm current status with the official Massachusetts legislature site for latest committee actions and calendar.

Conflicting metadata / caveats

  • The package also contains unrelated material (an “Intelligence Community Efficiency and Effectiveness Act of 2025” table of contents and a different title about consumer reporting agencies). Sponsor lists and committee referrals in the supplied metadata include federal senators and committees irrelevant to Massachusetts legislation.
  • This summary is limited to the Massachusetts bill text amending Section 5, Chapter 7C. Verify the official source (Massachusetts Legislature website or clerk’s office) for authoritative text and current status.

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

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