H 2697
An Act relative to public safety around hospitals with air emergency helipads
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Bill overview
This bill aimed to improve public safety around hospitals that have air emergency helipads. It sought to establish clearer rules and procedures for aircraft flight training maneuvers conducted near these facilities, reducing the risk of accidents and ensuring the safety of patients, staff, and the public. The bill proposed measures to coordinate flight training with hospital operations and enhance awareness of helipad locations. Ultimately, the bill failed to pass.
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Danillo A. Sena
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Danillo A. Sena
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Bill H.2697 194th (Current)
An Act relative to public safety around hospitals with air emergency helipads
By Representative Sena of Acton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2697) of Danillo A. Sena relative to aircraft flight training maneuver public safety around hospitals with air emergency helipads. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
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Presenter: Danillo A. Sena
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.2697
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 7/14/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/24/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 7/23/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/24/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual |
| 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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