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MA H741
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Marcus Vaughn
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AI Summary
- Requires each public school to possess at least one silent panic alarm for life-threatening emergencies including active shooter situations, lockdowns, or intruders on school grounds, subject to appropriation
- Defines "silent panic alarm" as a manually activated device that silently signals law enforcement of emergencies requiring immediate response
- Mandates the alarm be directly linked to local law enforcement for immediate signal transmission upon activation, remain inaudible within the school building, and include an emergency light that activates when triggered
- Provides liability protection for public employers and employees for injuries, property loss, or deaths arising from implementation of the alert system requirements
- Amends Section 37R of Chapter 71 of the General Laws; similar legislation (House No. 3881) was filed in the 2023-2024 session
Legislative Description
Relative to alert systems in public schools
Last Action
Hearing scheduled for 05/12/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
5/2/2025
Committee Referrals
Education2/27/2025
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