S 1765
An Act relative to the visibility of fire hydrants
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve the visibility of fire hydrants throughout Massachusetts. It requires municipalities to ensure that fire hydrants are clearly visible, particularly at night, to facilitate quicker response times in emergency situations. The bill seeks to address potential obstructions and ensure that emergency responders can easily locate hydrants when needed. Specifically, it mandates that local governments take steps to maintain clear sightlines to fire hydrants.
Key provisions
- Municipalities must assess the visibility of all fire hydrants.
- Local governments must remove or mitigate obstructions hindering visibility.
- Clear markings or signage may be required to identify fire hydrants.
- Regular inspections of fire hydrant visibility are to be conducted.
- Penalties may be established for municipalities failing to comply.
Who is affected
- Municipalities in Massachusetts
- Fire departments
- Emergency responders
- Property owners near fire hydrants
Notable changes
- The bill mandates a proactive approach to maintaining fire hydrant visibility, rather than relying solely on reactive measures.
- It establishes a framework for local governments to ensure consistent standards across the state.
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Primary sponsor
Bruce E. Tarr
Cosponsor
Bruce E. Tarr
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Bill S.1765 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the visibility of fire hydrants
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1765) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to the visibility of fire hydrants. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Bruce E. Tarr Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Rules
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.1765
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 5/2/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/07/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 1/22/2026 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules |
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