H 2586
An Act enhancing the safety of high-rise buildings
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve the safety of older high-rise buildings in Massachusetts by requiring the installation of automatic sprinkler systems. The legislation focuses on buildings that currently lack these systems, addressing a potential fire hazard. It seeks to reduce the risk of fire-related injuries and fatalities in these structures. The bill was referred to the Public Safety and Homeland Security committee and subsequently reported.
Key provisions
- Requires automatic sprinkler systems in certain older high-rise buildings.
- Addresses buildings lacking current fire safety measures.
- Aims to mitigate the risk of fire-related incidents.
- The bill was accompanied by a study order (H5254).
Who is affected
- Building owners
- Tenants of high-rise buildings
- Massachusetts residents
- High-rise building developers
- Fire safety officials
Notable changes
- Introduces a requirement for automatic sprinkler systems in older high-rise buildings.
- Addresses a potential safety gap in existing building codes.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Marjorie C. Decker
Cosponsors
Estela A. Reyes
Marjorie C. Decker
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Bill H.2586 194th (Current)
An Act enhancing the safety of high-rise buildings
By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2586) of Marjorie C. Decker relative to automatic sprinklers in certain older high rise buildings. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Marjorie C. Decker
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.2586
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/5/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/11/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 3/19/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5254 (under House Rule 27) |
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