Bill > H2737

This bill establishes the Active Shooter/Hostile Events Response (ASHER) Program within the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security to improve emergency preparedness and response to active shooter or hostile event situations in Massachusetts. The bill requires the department to adopt the National Fire Protection Association's NFPA 3000 Standard as the guideline for such incidents and develop integrated training requirements for law enforcement, fire services, and emergency medical services. It creates an ASHER Executive Council composed of 16 members, including representatives from various public safety organizations and professional associations, who will meet quarterly to coordinate emergency response efforts. The council will submit an annual report and serve in an advisory capacity. The department will be the lead state agency for developing emergency response plans, with the authority to direct and coordinate programs, establish minimum standards for emergency response and training, and approve training programs related to active shooter or hostile event situations. The goal is to create a comprehensive, community-based approach to preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery for these critical incidents.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2737