Establishes the Active Shooter/Hostile Events Response (ASHER) Program in Massachusetts.

The bill creates the ASHER Program, a community-based approach to preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery from active shooter or hostile events. It involves public and private partnerships, emergency management, the medical community, emergency responders, and the public. The Executive Office of Public Safety will lead the development of emergency response plans and establish minimum standards for training programs. The bill also establishes an executive council to assist in coordinating efforts and advising on emergency response in such situations.

Establishes the Active Shooter/Hostile Events Response (ASHER) Program in Massachusetts.

The bill creates the ASHER Program, a community-based approach to preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery from active shooter or hostile events. It involves public and private partnerships, emergency management, the medical community, emergency responders, and the public. The Executive Office of Public Safety will lead the development of emergency response plans and establish minimum standards for training programs. The bill also establishes an executive council to assist in coordinating efforts and advising on emergency response in such situations.