H 4112
An Act relative to firefighting water supplies and a state cistern program
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to establish a state program for installing cisterns in homes and to improve firefighting water supplies throughout Massachusetts. It aims to address water shortages and enhance firefighting capabilities by creating a dedicated funding source. The bill suggests using fees from homeowners insurance policies to finance these initiatives.
Key provisions
- Creates a state cistern program to provide homeowners with access to water storage.
- Establishes funding for firefighting water supplies.
- Authorizes fees on homeowners insurance policies to support these programs.
- Directs the state to assess the need for and implement the cistern program.
- Requires the state to study and report on the effectiveness of the program.
- Referrals to the House Committee on Financial Services and the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Who is affected
- Homeowners
- Firefighters
- Insurance companies
- Massachusetts residents
- Local municipalities
Notable changes
- Introduces a new funding mechanism through homeowners insurance fees.
- Expands state involvement in water storage infrastructure.
Fiscal impact
The bill proposes to use fees from homeowners insurance policies to fund firefighting water supplies and a state cistern program.
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Bill H.4112 194th (Current)
An Act relative to firefighting water supplies and a state cistern program
By Representative Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4112) of Kate Hogan that a fee on homeowners insurance policies be used to fund firefighting water supplies and a state cistern program. Financial Services.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Kate Hogan Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 7 actions for Bill H.4112
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 5/12/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Financial Services |
| 5/15/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/27/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/04/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:30 PM in A-2 |
| 1/15/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H4931 |
| 1/15/2026 | House | Reported from the committee on House Rules |
| 1/15/2026 | House | Reported on a part of H4931 |
| 1/15/2026 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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