H 2613
An Act providing for a study relative to the necessity of certain snow safety procedures
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Bill overview
This bill directs the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security to conduct a study examining the need for and feasibility of implementing specific snow safety procedures. The study will focus on how rooftop snowfall and fire hydrant accessibility might be affected by these procedures. The goal is to assess whether changes are necessary to ensure public safety during winter weather.
Key provisions
- The Executive Office of Public Safety and Security will conduct a study.
- The study will evaluate snow safety procedures.
- The study will specifically address rooftop snowfall.
- The study will specifically address fire hydrant accessibility.
- The study will assess necessity and feasibility.
Who is affected
- Executive Office of Public Safety and Security
- Public Safety Officials
- Municipalities (potentially)
- Residents of Massachusetts
Notable changes
- The bill mandates a study rather than enacting specific changes.
- The study’s focus is on snow safety procedures related to rooftop snowfall and fire hydrants.
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Primary sponsor
William C. Galvin
Cosponsor
William C. Galvin
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Bill H.2613 194th (Current)
An Act providing for a study relative to the necessity of certain snow safety procedures
By Representative Galvin of Canton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2613) of William C. Galvin that the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security conduct a study evaluating the necessity and feasibility of implementing certain snow safety procedures relative to rooftop snowfall and fire hydrant accessibility. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
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Bill Information
Presenter: William C. Galvin Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.2613
| 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 |
| 7/24/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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