State Issues
The Massachusetts Lodging Association (MLA) is committed to representing its property and industry members at the local and state levels. The MLA pays careful attention to the state legislature, monitoring bills, attending hearings and staying in contact with legislators and state officers. Through the help of our lobbyist and hospitality law specialist, the MLA takes the steps necessary to ensure that the hospitality industry moves in the right direction in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. State resources are listed below:
The Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety
has information on emergency preparedness information at
http://www.mass.gov/eopss/
The City of Boston's Emergency Response Guide
can be found at
www.cityofboston.gov/police/pdfs/FAMILYpreparedness.pdf
Massachusetts Workers' Rights & Safety Laws
can be found at
https://www.mass.gov/topics/workers-rights-safety
The State's Anti-Terrorism Unified Response Network
can be found at
http://www.mass.gov/mova/grants/aeap/
Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency
can be found at
http://www.mass.gov/eopss/agencies/mema/
For a general list of the laws of the State of Massachusetts
go to
www.state.ma.us/legis/laws/mgl/?refer=massgov
MLA: The State's Bridge to the Lodging Industry
Fast Facts for the Massachusetts hospitality and tourism industry. Use this for staff, legislators, and the general public. Click here to download the Fact Sheet.
MLA's Position Papers
The MLA maintains position papers on a variety of important issues. Position papers include the following on each issue: Background, other information, updated actions and the MLA's position.
State Regulations for Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Recently updated regulations require that lodging establishments (as well as other residential and commercial structures) have carbon monoxide detection systems installed near every potential source of this gas. The devices must be installed in rooms that contain fireplaces, kitchen stoves and any other fixture or appliance that burns fossil fuels. Whether those devices are battery-operated or hard-wired systems is clearly outlined in the regulation. For more information about these regulations please visit:
http://www.mass.gov/eopss/docs/dfs/osfm/pubed/flyers/carbon-monoxide-safety-guide.pdf
To contact the MLA on a Government Affairs issue, please call Chris Pappas at 617-720-1776 or email [email protected]
has information on emergency preparedness information at
http://www.mass.gov/eopss/
The City of Boston's Emergency Response Guide
can be found at
www.cityofboston.gov/police/pdfs/FAMILYpreparedness.pdf
Massachusetts Workers' Rights & Safety Laws
can be found at
https://www.mass.gov/topics/workers-rights-safety
The State's Anti-Terrorism Unified Response Network
can be found at
http://www.mass.gov/mova/grants/aeap/
Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency
can be found at
http://www.mass.gov/eopss/agencies/mema/
For a general list of the laws of the State of Massachusetts
go to
www.state.ma.us/legis/laws/mgl/?refer=massgov
MLA: The State's Bridge to the Lodging Industry
Fast Facts for the Massachusetts hospitality and tourism industry. Use this for staff, legislators, and the general public. Click here to download the Fact Sheet.
MLA's Position Papers
The MLA maintains position papers on a variety of important issues. Position papers include the following on each issue: Background, other information, updated actions and the MLA's position.
State Regulations for Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Recently updated regulations require that lodging establishments (as well as other residential and commercial structures) have carbon monoxide detection systems installed near every potential source of this gas. The devices must be installed in rooms that contain fireplaces, kitchen stoves and any other fixture or appliance that burns fossil fuels. Whether those devices are battery-operated or hard-wired systems is clearly outlined in the regulation. For more information about these regulations please visit:
http://www.mass.gov/eopss/docs/dfs/osfm/pubed/flyers/carbon-monoxide-safety-guide.pdf
To contact the MLA on a Government Affairs issue, please call Chris Pappas at 617-720-1776 or email [email protected]
