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MA S1380

Relative to the creation of the Commonwealth Technical Rescue Regions and Coordinating Council


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
07/18/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to the creation of the Commonwealth Technical Rescue Regions and Coordinating Council. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Commonwealth Technical Rescue Regions and Coordinating Council. It requires the Secretary of Public Safety and the State Fire Marshal, in consultation with the Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts and the Fire Chiefs' Association of Massachusetts, to create technical rescue regions across the Commonwealth. The Coordinating Council, which includes representatives from various fire service organizations, will oversee the development of standards, rules, and procedures for the technical rescue services program, and manage the distribution of funds to the regions. The bill also creates the Technical Rescue Services Fund to receive and distribute federal, state, and private monies for the delivery of technical rescue services.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (13)

Last Action

New draft substituted, see S2614 (on 07/18/2018)

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