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S2194 • 2025

An Act relative to fairness in public contracting

An Act relative to fairness in public contracting

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Sponsor
Jacob R. Oliveira
Last action
2026-02-09
Official status
Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
Effective date
Not listed

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An Act relative to fairness in public contracting

An Act relative to fairness in public contracting By Mr.

What This Bill Does

  • An Act relative to fairness in public contracting By Mr.
  • Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No.
  • 2194) of Jacob R.
  • Oliveira for legislation relative to fairness in public contracting.

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Bill History

  1. 2026-02-09 Senate

    Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

  2. 2025-12-24 Senate

    Reporting date extended to Saturday January 31, 2026

  3. 2025-07-12 Joint

    Hearing scheduled for 07/22/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1

  4. 2025-02-27 Senate

    Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight

  5. 2025-02-27 House

    House concurred

Official Summary Text

An Act relative to fairness in public contracting
By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2194) of Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation relative to fairness in public contracting. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Status:
Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means

Current Bill Text

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Bill S.2194

Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the division of highways, as established by Section 37 of Chapter 6C of the General Laws, is hereby directed to amend its standard specifications, supplemental specifications, special provisions, and contract documents to provide for a minimum of 15 percent for overhead for work deemed to be additional work or extra work.

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