Bill > H3437

This bill establishes a special commission on infrastructure resilience in the commonwealth that will comprehensively study and assess utility and water supply infrastructure protection. The thirteen-member commission, chaired by the secretary of public safety and security, will include representatives from various sectors such as petroleum, natural gas, telecommunications, and electricity generation, as well as appointees from the governor, house speaker, and senate president. The commission's key responsibilities include investigating the current infrastructure resilience status, identifying security gaps and vulnerabilities, developing a statewide infrastructure resilience needs assessment, exploring best practices from industry experts and government bodies, and assessing implementation capacity. By July 31, 2026, the commission must file a detailed report with legislative clerks and relevant committees, offering recommendations to better protect infrastructure assets and improve coordination between state and local agencies, utilities, and emergency responders. The bill will take effect immediately upon passage, signaling the urgent need to enhance infrastructure security and preparedness.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3437