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Read. Follow. Verify.Massachusetts bill requires automatic fire sprinklers in newly constructed one- and two-family homes in adopting municipalities
Last action · December 4, 2025: Accompanied a study order, see S2798Sponsor: Mike Moore
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What This Bill Would Do
Cities and towns that adopt the measure must require automatic fire sprinkler systems in all newly constructed one- and two-family residential buildings where building permits are issued a year or more after adoption. Existing residential buildings are exempt from retrofitting, and seasonal sprinkler shut-offs are permitted under specific regulatory procedures.
New home construction costs and fire safety measures will change for builders and buyers in municipalities that choose to adopt the requirement, while existing homeowners face no mandatory retrofitting expenses.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
homeowners and residential developers
Newly constructed one- and two-family dwellings in adopting municipalities must install automatic sprinkler systems subject to local acceptance.
fire departments
The head of the fire department is tasked with enforcing the new sprinkler requirements.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are existing homes required to install sprinkler systems under this bill?
Who enforces the new sprinkler requirements?
What recourse is available if someone disagrees with an order from the fire department head?
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
4 actions- Dec 4, 2025SenateAccompanied a study order, see S2798
- Jun 5, 2025JointHearing scheduled for 06/11/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Feb 27, 2025HouseHouse concurred
- Feb 27, 2025SenateCommitteeReferred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
Version history
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Sources
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