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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
05/21/2020
05/21/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to establish local emergency management agencies. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
AI Summary
This bill establishes local emergency management agencies and local offices of emergency preparedness in each political subdivision of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The bill gives the appointing authority (mayor, city manager, selectboard, town manager, or town administrator) the power to designate an existing city or town department to serve as the local emergency management agency and to appoint a director to oversee its operations. The bill also outlines the powers and duties of these local agencies, including the ability to enter into contracts, incur obligations, and utilize the services and facilities of existing municipal departments during a declared state of emergency. Additionally, the governor and state agencies are directed to cooperate with and provide support to these local emergency management efforts.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 05/21/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1444 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1444.pdf |
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