H2680
An Act requiring public safety vehicles to be equipped with emergency thermal blankets
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Bill overview
This bill would require all public safety vehicles, such as police cars and ambulances, in Massachusetts to be equipped with emergency thermal blankets. These blankets are designed to help individuals who are exposed to cold temperatures, providing warmth and preventing hypothermia. The goal is to improve the safety and well-being of people encountering public safety personnel in emergency situations.
Key provisions
- Public safety vehicles must be equipped with emergency thermal blankets.
- The requirement applies to vehicles used by police, fire, and ambulance services.
- Blankets must meet specific standards for warmth and durability.
- The bill aims to enhance response capabilities in cold weather conditions.
- The Department of Public Safety is responsible for overseeing the implementation of this requirement.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts Police Departments
- Massachusetts Fire Departments
- Massachusetts Ambulance Services
- First Responders
- The General Public
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Bill H.2680 194th (Current)
An Act requiring public safety vehicles to be equipped with emergency thermal blankets
By Representative Plouffe of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2680) of Bridget Plouffe for legislation to require public safety vehicles to be equipped with emergency thermal blankets. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
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Presenter: Bridget Plouffe
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.2680
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 4/7/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 04/09/2025 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM in A-1 & A-2 |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 3/19/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5254 (under House Rule 27) |
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