Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 1655: An Act relative to fire protection
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 1655 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to fire protection. Primary sponsor: John Cronin (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (July 17, 2025): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1655) of John J. Cronin relative to clarifying the standards for requiring the installation of automatic sprinkler systems in rehabilitated buildings. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Cronin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Worcester and Middlesex |
| Mike Brady | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Plymouth and Norfolk |
| Jim Hawkins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Bristol |
| Joan Lovely | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Essex |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
- Hearing scheduled for 06/11/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security