H 5084

This bill requires the Commissioner of the Department of Public Health to conduct a comprehensive study on Massachusetts' preparedness for a nuclear emergency, drawing from lessons learned from the Fukushima nuclear disaster. The study must evaluate the department's emergency response capabilities, assess the current inventory and locations of thyroid-protecting agents near nuclear power plants, examine the adequacy of radiation monitoring stations, and identify best practices for nuclear emergency preparedness. The Department must submit their findings and any legislative recommendations to relevant legislative committees within one year of the bill's enactment, ensuring the Commonwealth can better protect public health in the event of a nuclear incident.