An Act relative to firefighting water supplies and a state cistern program

Summary

The bill establishes a Fire Suppression Water Resource Fund funded by a $2 fee on every homeowner’s insurance policy. The money can be spent by the state fire marshal on fire‑safety programs, especially the purchase and installation of water cisterns in areas where fire departments have limited water access. It also creates a six‑member commission to study how best to deploy cisterns across the state and report its findings by Jan. 1, 2027.

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