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MA S1630

MA S1630
Relative to emergency response in an active shooter or hostile event situation


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/21/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to emergency response in an active shooter or hostile event situation. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

AI Summary

This bill aims to improve the emergency response to active shooter or hostile event situations in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It establishes an Active Shooter or Hostile Event Situation (ASHER) Executive Council to coordinate the efforts of various state and local agencies, including law enforcement, fire services, and emergency medical services. The bill requires the Department of Public Safety to adopt the National Fire Protection Association's NFPA 3000 as the standard guideline for active shooter or hostile event situations, and to develop and implement standard training requirements for an integrated preparedness, response, and recovery approach. The Department is designated as the lead state agency for emergency response to such incidents and has the authority to direct and coordinate the program, establish minimum standards and criteria, and define and approve training programs.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 03/21/2022)

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