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Read. Follow. Verify.Massachusetts bill invalidates security system bids from non-compliant contractors
Last action · April 6, 2026: Accompanied a study order, see H5323Sponsor: James Arena-DeRosa
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What This Bill Would Do
Any bid or proposal for the installation, repair, or maintenance of security systems submitted by an unverified or non-compliant contractor is legally declared invalid at the time of submission.
Contractors bidding on security system work must hold proper compliance status at the precise moment they submit proposals, or their bids will be automatically disqualified from consideration.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Security system contractors
Contractors bidding on security system installation, repair, or maintenance must maintain statutory compliance at the time of submission or have their bids automatically invalidated.
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
6 actions- Apr 6, 2026HouseAccompanied a study order, see H5323
- Dec 4, 2025HouseReporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026
- Aug 4, 2025HouseReporting date extended to Wednesday, December 3, 2025
- Apr 30, 2025JointHearing scheduled for 05/06/2025 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
- Feb 27, 2025SenateSenate concurred
- Feb 27, 2025HouseCommitteeReferred to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy
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0–100- Significance40How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy15Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
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