H1804
An Act relative to public safety, fiscal responsibility, and emergency assistance
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Bill overview
This bill, H.1804, addresses public safety, fiscal responsibility, and emergency assistance within Massachusetts. It aims to examine these issues through a study order, potentially leading to recommendations for improvements in how the state manages these areas. The bill was referred to the Judiciary committee and subsequently accompanied a study order related to H.5281. It is similar to other legislation focused on emergency assistance and municipal public safety.
Key provisions
- Initiates a study order to examine public safety, fiscal responsibility, and emergency assistance.
- Related to existing legislation such as H.5281.
- Aims to identify potential improvements in emergency assistance programs.
- Addresses municipal public safety concerns.
- Considers fiscal implications related to emergency assistance.
Who is affected
- State government
- Municipalities
- Emergency service providers
- Residents of Massachusetts
- Veterans
Notable changes
- The bill directs a study order to investigate related issues.
- It is part of a series of bills addressing emergency assistance and public safety.
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Primary sponsor
Jr. Bradley H. Jones
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Bill H.1804 194th (Current)
An Act relative to public safety, fiscal responsibility, and emergency assistance
By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1804) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to public safety, fiscal responsibility, and emergency assistance. The Judiciary.
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Presenter: Bradley H. Jones, Jr.
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Bill History
Displaying 7 actions for Bill H.1804
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 11/14/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/25/2025 from 10:00 AM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 11/25/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 11/25/2025 from 10:00 AM-04:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 11/26/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 11/25/2025 from 10:00 AM-05:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 3/26/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27) |
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