H2572
An Act updating emergency management
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Bill overview
This bill aims to update and improve the state’s emergency management system. It seeks to strengthen regulations and procedures related to how Massachusetts prepares for, responds to, and recovers from emergencies. The bill intends to ensure the state’s emergency management practices are current and effective. It is part of a series of similar legislative efforts focused on enhancing emergency preparedness.
Key provisions
- Strengthening regulations related to emergency management.
- Improving procedures for emergency response.
- Ensuring the state’s emergency management practices are current.
- Supporting the work of local emergency management agencies.
Who is affected
- State government
- Local municipalities
- Emergency management personnel
- Residents of Massachusetts
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Cosponsors
Adam J. Scanlon
Christopher Richard Flanagan
David T. Vieira
III John Barrett
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Bill H.2572 194th (Current)
An Act updating emergency management
By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2572) of Natalie M. Blais and others for legislation to further regulate emergency management. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Natalie M. Blais
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.2572
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 8/26/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/10/2025 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM in A-2 |
| 4/23/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5322 (under House Rule 27) |
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