Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

S1668 — An Act updating emergency management

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  1. 1
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

This bill updates procedures for emergency management.

The bill revises existing emergency management practices to improve response and coordination. It focuses on streamlining processes for managing emergencies effectively.

Summary

An Act updating emergency management

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How this bill changes current law

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This bill establishes the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency, outlining its definitions, responsibilities, and powers under a new chapter in the General Laws.

  • Chapter 22F. The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency

    This creates a new chapter in the General Laws dedicated to the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency.

  • Section 1: Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly otherwise requires, the following words shall have the following meanings: ...

    This section defines key terms used throughout the chapter related to emergency management.

  • Section 2: Responsibilities and Duties There shall be within the executive office of public safety and security an agency to be known as the Massachusetts emergency management agency. ...

    This section establishes the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency and outlines its responsibilities.

  • Section 3: State Director of Emergency Management, Duties and Powers (a) The governor, upon the recommendation of the secretary, shall appoint the director ...

    This section outlines the appointment, duties, and powers of the Director of the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency.

  • Section 4: Executive and Administrative Authority (a) The governor shall have general direction and control of the agency ...

    This section grants the governor authority over the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency and its operations.

  • Section 5: State of Emergency Declaration (a) During a declared state of emergency, the governor, in addition to any other authority vested in them by law ...

    This section outlines the governor's authority during a declared state of emergency.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (203)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S1668 do?
An Act updating emergency management
Who sponsors S1668?
S1668 is sponsored by William J. Driscoll, Jr. (Democrat).
What is the current status of S1668?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track S1668?
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