OSFM-FIRE INVESTIGATION

What it does

The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.

Amends the Fire Investigation Act. Directs the Office of the State Fire Marshal to investigate the cause, origin, and circumstances of a fire or an explosion in which fire is presumed to be a contributing factor in a death, and lists related procedures and requirements. Provides that the reporting of fires, hazardous material incidents, and other incidents shall be based upon the nationally recognized standards of the United States Fire Administration's National Emergency Response Information System (rather than the National Fire Incident Reporting System). Effective immediately.

Every action

38 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.

1. Apr 30, 2026SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 5, 2026
2. May 14, 2026SenateThird Reading - Passed; 057-001-000
3. May 14, 2026SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer
4. May 14, 2026HousePassed Both Houses
5. Jun 12, 2026HouseSent to the Governor
6. Jun 26, 2026HouseGovernor Approved
7. Jun 26, 2026HouseEffective Date June 26, 2026
8. Jun 26, 2026HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0523

Roll calls

4 recorded votes: 2 on the floor, 2 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.

Committee and other votes

Sponsors

The member who introduced it, joined by 2 cosponsors: 1 Democrat, 1 Republican.

• Aarón M. OrtízD Primary sponsor · District 1
• Neil AndersonR Floor sponsor · District 47