An Act creating the public safety building authority

This bill creates the Massachusetts Municipal Public Safety Building Authority, an independent public agency designed to oversee the planning, construction, and management of public safety facilities across the state. The authority will be led by the state treasurer as chairperson and include the secretaries of administration and finance and public safety, along with six additional members appointed to represent expertise in construction, law enforcement, firefighting, and emergency medical services. These appointed members serve unpaid two-year terms and work together to coordinate public safety infrastructure projects while adhering to standard state laws regarding public funds and administrative operations. The new body reports annually to the governor and legislature to help align fiscal policies with public safety needs.