Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 2572: An Act updating emergency management
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 2572 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act updating emergency management. Primary sponsor: Natalie M. Blais. It lists 15 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 23, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5322 (under House Rule 27).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2572) of Natalie M. Blais and others for legislation to further regulate emergency management. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 13 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natalie M. Blais | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| James Arena-DeRosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Middlesex |
| John Barrett | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Berkshire |
| Jo Comerford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester |
| Kip Diggs | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Barnstable |
| Chris Flanagan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Barnstable |
| Judith García | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Suffolk |
| Natalie Higgins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Worcester |
| Vanna Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Middlesex |
| Mike Kushmerek | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3rd Worcester |
| Tram Nguyen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18th Essex |
| Adam Scanlon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14th Bristol |
| Margaret Scarsdale | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Middlesex |
| Steve Ultrino | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 33rd Middlesex |
| Dave Vieira | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 3rd Barnstable |
| Steve Xiarhos | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5th Barnstable |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a study order, see H5322 (under House Rule 27)
- Hearing scheduled for 09/10/2025 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security