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MA S1360

Relative to the creation of the Commonwealth technical rescue regions and coordinating council


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
10/19/2017
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 creates the Commonwealth technical rescue regions and a Coordinating Council to provide organization and coordination of technical rescue training, emergency services, equipment acquisition, and funding distribution across the state. The Coordinating Council will oversee the development of standards, rules, and cost recovery mechanisms for technical rescue services, with some exceptions for personal, non-commercial activities. The bill also establishes a Technical Rescue Services Fund to support the regions' operations, equipment, and personnel training. The regions and Council are intended to improve the coordinated delivery of technical rescue services across Massachusetts.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Accompanied S1380 (on 07/18/2018)

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