MA S1278

Bill

MA S1278

Resolve providing for investigating construction practices and their impact on firefighter deaths

Introduced
04/15/2015

In Committee
04/13/2016

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

By Mr. Kennedy, a petition of Thomas P. Kennedy and Louis L. Kafka to provide for investigating construction practices and their impact on firefighter deaths. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a Special Commission to investigate how certain construction practices, specifically the use of manufactured wood products and light weight wood frame truss assemblies, impact firefighter deaths and injuries. The commission will examine the number of firefighter fatalities and injuries related to these building materials, their potential effect on fire insurance rates in Massachusetts, whether home buyers should be required to be informed about the fire resistance of these products compared to traditional lumber, and what measures can be taken to address any issues. The commission will consist of six legislators (three from the Senate and three from the House of Representatives), along with representatives from the Executive Office of Public Safety, the Massachusetts Fire Chiefs Association, and the Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts, and is required to report its findings to the General Court by January 1, 2016.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Thomas Kennedy (D)*, Louis Kafka (D),

Last Action

Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules (on 04/13/2016)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S1278

(11 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S1278
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S1278.pdf

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