An Act relative to public safety, fiscal responsibility, and emergency assistance
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, titled ‘An Act relative to public safety, fiscal responsibility, and emergency assistance,’ directs the Judiciary to study the current state of emergency assistance programs in Massachusetts. The study will examine how these programs address public safety needs and consider fiscal implications, aiming to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of emergency assistance efforts across the state. The bill also seeks to ensure equitable access to these programs for municipalities.
Key provisions
- Directs the Judiciary to conduct a study of emergency assistance programs.
- The study will assess the programs' impact on public safety.
- The study will consider fiscal responsibility and potential cost savings.
- The study will examine the equity of access to emergency assistance programs.
- The study will be accompanied by a study order (H5281).
Who is affected
- Municipalities
- Emergency Assistance Program Recipients
- The Judiciary
- State Government
Notable changes
- The bill mandates a comprehensive study of existing emergency assistance programs.
- It focuses on aligning programs with public safety objectives.
- It emphasizes fiscal considerations within the context of emergency assistance.
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Sponsors
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16 on record
Primary sponsor
Bradley H. Jones Jr.
Cosponsors
Bradley H. Jones Jr.
David K. Muradian Jr.
Donald R. Berthiaume Jr.
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