S541
An Act modernizing the Massachusetts emergency management system
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Bill overview
This bill aims to update and strengthen Massachusetts’s emergency management system. It focuses on reducing risks associated with various incidents, including natural disasters, technological hazards, and human-caused emergencies. The legislation seeks to improve preparedness efforts and enhance the state’s ability to effectively respond to these events. Ultimately, the goal is to create a more resilient and responsive emergency management system for the Commonwealth.
Key provisions
- Enhance risk reduction strategies for potential emergencies.
- Improve preparedness efforts across various sectors.
- Strengthen the state’s response capabilities to incidents.
- Address a range of potential emergencies, including natural disasters and technological hazards.
- Focus on managing incidents caused by human actions.
Who is affected
- General public of Massachusetts
- State government agencies involved in emergency management
- Emergency responders
- Local municipalities
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Primary sponsor
Barry R. Finegold
Cosponsor
Barry R. Finegold
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Bill S.541 194th (Current)
An Act modernizing the Massachusetts emergency management system
By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 541) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to revise reducing risks, improving preparedness and managing the response to incidents such as natural disasters, technological hazards or human-caused emergencies. Emergency Preparedness and Management.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Barry R. Finegold Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 3 actions for Bill S.541
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Emergency Preparedness and Management |
| 9/25/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 12/31/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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