Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Proposed Bill
HD 5024: An Act establishing a regional fire district and department for the towns of Charlemont and Rowe
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HD 5024 is a proposed bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on August 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act establishing a regional fire district and department for the towns of Charlemont and Rowe. It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (September 8, 2025): Senate concurred.
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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 and Senator Mark, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Natalie M. Blais and Paul W. Mark for legislation to establish a regional fire district and department for the towns of Charlemont and Rowe. Municipalities and Regional Government.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natalie M. Blais | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Paul Mark | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Berkshire, Hampden, Franklin and Hampshire |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Senate concurred
- Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government
- Referred to the committee on House Rules