Bill
Bill > S1572
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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
05/30/2024
05/30/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd 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 emergency response in active shooter or hostile event situations in Massachusetts. It requires the Department of Public Safety to adopt the National Fire Protection Association's NFPA 3000 guidelines as the standard for these incidents. The bill also establishes an Active Shooter or Hostile Event Situation (ASHER) Executive Council to coordinate the preparedness, response, and recovery efforts of various state and local agencies, including law enforcement, fire services, and emergency medical services. The Department of Public Safety is designated as the lead state agency for developing and implementing emergency response plans for active shooter or hostile event situations in the Commonwealth.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
No further action taken (on 12/31/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1572 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1572.pdf |
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