HB 1169 (2026): relative to notification waiting periods to the underground utility damage prevention laws.

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HB 1169 (2026)

relative to notification waiting periods to the underground utility damage prevention laws.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2025-2026
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Subject: Energy and Utilities

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 20, 2026, with 14 people signed in online: 1 in support and 13 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on January 20, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 5, 2026 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 20, 2026, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, GP 229
  • January 20, 2026, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, GP 229
  • February 5, 2026: consent calendar, House

Votes

  • February 5, 2026, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy
  • January 20, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/20/2026 10:30 am GP 229
  • January 20, 2026: Executive Session: 01/20/2026 10:30 am GP 229
  • January 20, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/20/2026 (Vote 14-0; CC)
  • February 5, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/05/2026

Laws It Would Change

From the General Court