H 2724
An Act establishing a special commission to ensure the safety and sustainability of non-profit public events
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Bill overview
This bill creates a special commission to focus on the safety and long-term sustainability of non-profit public events held in Massachusetts. The commission will include members of the General Court and is intended to address potential risks and ensure these events are managed responsibly. It aims to improve the planning and execution of these events, benefiting both organizers and the public.
Key provisions
- Establish a special commission to oversee non-profit public events.
- The commission will include members of the General Court.
- The commission’s focus is on safety and sustainability.
- The commission will assess potential risks associated with these events.
- The commission will provide recommendations for best practices.
- The commission will consider long-term impacts of events.
Who is affected
- Non-profit organizations
- Event organizers
- Massachusetts residents
- The General Court
- Public Safety and Homeland Security
Notable changes
- Creates a new commission specifically for non-profit public events.
- Brings members of the General Court into the oversight process.
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Bill H.2724 194th (Current)
An Act establishing a special commission to ensure the safety and sustainability of non-profit public events
By Representative Vitolo of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2724) of Tommy Vitolo relative to establishing a special commission (including members of the General Court) to ensure the safety and sustainability of non-profit public events. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Tommy Vitolo Status: Referred to House Committee on Rules
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Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.2724
| 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 |
| 10/30/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently |
| 11/20/2025 | House | Discharged to the committee on House Rules |
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