Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 3530: An Act to ensure safety and transparency in pipeline repair
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 3530 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to ensure safety and transparency in pipeline repair. It lists 19 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 6, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5323.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representatives Moran of Lawrence and Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3530) of Frank A. Moran, Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to the use of contractors for repairing or performing work on public utility infrastructure. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 18
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Arena-DeRosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Middlesex |
| Marjorie Decker | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 25th Middlesex |
| Pat Duffy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5th Hampden |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Rodney M. Elliott | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jim Hawkins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Bristol |
| Natalie Higgins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Worcester |
| Vanna Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Middlesex |
| Patrick Kearney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Plymouth |
| Paul McMurtry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Norfolk |
| Rita Mendes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Plymouth |
| Frank Moran | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 17th Essex |
| Steve Owens | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29th Middlesex |
| Estela Reyes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Essex |
| Lindsay Sabadosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Hampshire |
| Dan Sena | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37th Middlesex |
| Tom Stanley | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 9th Middlesex |
| Erika Uyterhoeven | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27th Middlesex |
| Chris Worrell | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5th Suffolk |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a study order, see H5323
- Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026
- Hearing rescheduled to 11/13/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2 and Virtual Hearing location changed
- Hearing scheduled for 11/13/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy