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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
02/20/2020
02/20/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to authorize municipalities to require automatic sprinkler protection systems in certain housing. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
AI Summary
This bill aims to authorize municipalities in Massachusetts to require the installation of automatic sprinkler protection systems in newly constructed one and two-family residential buildings. The bill adds a new section to Chapter 148 of the General Laws that would allow cities and towns to accept this provision and mandate sprinkler systems in such newly constructed buildings, with the head of the local fire department responsible for enforcement. The bill also clarifies that the seasonal shut-off of these sprinkler systems would not be subject to the general requirements for fire protection systems under existing law.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (15)
Brian Ashe (D),
Ruth Balser (D),
Pete Capano (D),
Paul Donato (D),
Paul Feeney (D),
Kim Ferguson (R),
Ann-Margaret Ferrante (D),
Jonathan Hecht (D),
Steven Howitt (R),
Harold Naughton (D),
Bruce Tarr (R),
José Tosado (D),
Dean Tran (R),
RoseLee Vincent (D),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 02/20/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2027 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2027.pdf |
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