H 2571
An Act creating a municipal and public safety building authority
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Bill overview
This bill proposes the creation of a municipal and public safety building authority in Massachusetts. The authority would be responsible for overseeing the construction, maintenance, and operation of buildings used by municipal and public safety departments. The goal is to improve the facilities and infrastructure used by these essential services, potentially leading to greater efficiency and safety.
Key provisions
- Establishment of a municipal and public safety building authority.
- Authority to oversee construction and maintenance of relevant buildings.
- Authority to operate buildings used by municipal and public safety departments.
- Potential for coordinating building projects across municipalities.
- The authority’s structure and powers would be defined by the legislation.
Who is affected
- Municipalities
- Public safety departments (e.g., police, fire, EMS)
- State government (potentially through coordination)
- Building contractors
- Taxpayers (through funding of building projects)
Notable changes
- Creates a new entity to manage public safety building infrastructure.
- May streamline the process of building and maintaining these facilities.
- Could lead to more efficient use of public funds for public safety.
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Cosponsors
David T. Vieira
James C. Arena-DeRosa
James K. Hawkins
Joan B. Lovely
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Bill H.2571 194th (Current)
An Act creating a municipal and public safety building authority
By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2571) of Natalie M. Blais and others relative to creating a municipal and public safety building authority. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Natalie M. Blais Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.2571
| 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 House Ways and Means |
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