An Act relative to firefighting water supplies and a state cistern program
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes to establish a state program for installing cisterns in homes and to improve firefighting water supplies throughout Massachusetts. It suggests using fees from homeowners’ insurance policies to fund these initiatives. The goal is to increase water availability for firefighting efforts and provide homeowners with a backup water source, particularly in areas prone to drought or water shortages.
Key provisions
- Establish a state cistern program for homeowners.
- Allocate funds from homeowners’ insurance fees to support the program.
- Improve firefighting water supplies across the state.
- Assess the feasibility of a state-led cistern installation program.
- Direct the Department of Public Health to study the program’s implementation.
Who is affected
- Homeowners
- Firefighters
- Massachusetts residents
- Insurance companies
- State government
Notable changes
- Introduces a new funding mechanism for firefighting water supplies – homeowners’ insurance fees.
- Creates a statewide cistern program, potentially expanding access to water resources.
- Requires a study on program implementation.
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