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Rep. Daniel J. Hunt files bill to shorten awarding authorities' decision deadline to 15 days
Summary
A bill filed Jan. 14 would amend Section 39P of Chapter 30 of the Massachusetts General Laws to replace the word “thirty” with “fifteen” and add a 60‑day maximum for decisions by awarding authorities; the measure was submitted to the House and noted under State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
BOSTON — Representative Daniel J. Hunt filed a bill Jan. 14 that would shorten the standard decision period for awarding authorities from 30 days to 15 days and add a 60‑day maximum from submission under Section 39P of Chapter 30 of the Massachusetts General Laws.
The measure, filed in the House as House No. 3361 and titled “An Act relative to timely decisions by awarding authorities,” would strike the word “thirty” wherever it appears in Section 39P and insert “fifteen,” and would add the clause “, but such date shall not exceed 60 days from submission.”
The change would alter statutory timelines that govern how long awarding authorities — the entities that evaluate and decide on competitive procurements or grant awards — have to render decisions. The bill text also notes similar matter filed in the prior legislative session (House No. 3057 of 2023–2024).
The filing places the bill before the Massachusetts General Court; the cover indicates the committee designation State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. The transcript record shows the bill was presented by Representative Daniel J. Hunt; it does not record debate, votes, or further committee action.
Because the filing itself does not state implementing regulations, committee amendments, or enforcement steps, it is not possible from this record to determine how the revised timing would apply across different procurement or award processes, or whether exemptions would be created. The bill text in the filing also does not state any fiscal impacts or reference specific programs or funding sources.
Next steps under standard legislative procedure would typically include referral to the indicated committee, possible public hearings, and committee votes; none of those actions are recorded in the provided filing text.
Representative Daniel J. Hunt filed the petition on Jan. 14, 2025; additional procedural status and any future amendments will appear in subsequent House or committee records.
