Massachusetts H2572: An Act updating emergency management

What the bill says

From the introduced text, February 27, 2025:

SECTION 1. The General Laws are hereby amended by inserting after chapter 22E the following chapter :- Chapter 22F. The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency Section 1: Definitions Section 1. As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly otherwise requires, the following words shall have the following meanings: “Agency”, Massachusetts emergency management agency. "Director", the director of the Massachusetts emergency management agency. "Emergency", the imminent threat or occurrence of severe or widespread loss of life, injury, or other health impacts, property damage or destruction, social or economic disruption, or environmental degradation from natural, technological, or human-made causes. "Emergency management functions", any act taken to prepare for, prevent, respond to, recover from and mitigate against an emergency. Said functions shall include, but not be limited to, the following: firefighting and police services; medical and health services; search and rescue services; engineering services; communications between first responders, incident commanders, and other public officials; evacuation of persons from stricken areas; radiological, chemical or other special weapons; emergency transportation; existing or properly assigned functions of plant protection; temporary restoration of public utility services; emergency welfare services; dissemination of information to the general public; animal protection; coordination of volunteers and donations; and other functions. Functions for which military forces other than the National Guard are primarily responsible are not covered by this definition. "Emergency response …

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Sponsors

• Natalie Blais (D, 1st Franklin) · primary sponsor
• Adam Scanlon (D, 14th Bristol)
• Michael Kushmerek (D, 3rd Worcester)
• Tram Nguyen (D, 18th Essex)
• Christopher Flanagan (D)
• Natalie Higgins (D, 4th Worcester)
• Steven Xiarhos (R, 5th Barnstable)
• Margaret Scarsdale (D)
• David Vieira (R, 3rd Barnstable)
• John Barrett (D)
• Steven Ultrino (D, 33rd Middlesex)
• Kip Diggs (D, 2nd Barnstable)

Latest actions

1. April 23, 2026: Accompanied a study order, see H5322 (under House Rule 27)
2. August 26, 2025: Hearing scheduled for 09/10/2025 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM in A-2
3. February 27, 2025: Senate concurred
4. February 27, 2025: Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
5. : Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order

Common questions

What is H2572?

H2572 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act updating emergency management.

What is the status of H2572?

Failed as of April 23, 2026. Latest action: Accompanied a study order, see H5322 (under House Rule 27) (April 23, 2026).

Who sponsored H2572?

Natalie Blais (D, 1st Franklin), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for H2572?

On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2572