Patrick signs Mass. storm response bill

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BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts residents may soon feel the effects of a new law that aims to hold public utility companies accountable for emergency response services and notifications during power outages.

Gov. Deval Patrick signed the storm response bill into law Monday night behind closed doors at the Statehouse. The law immediately took effect upon the governor’s signing.

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