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IL SB1446

FIRE MARSHAL-TRACK DEATHS


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Introduced
01/31/2025
In Committee
04/24/2025
Crossed Over
04/09/2025
Passed
05/21/2025
Dead

Introduced Session

104th General Assembly

Bill Summary

Amends the State Fire Marshal Act. Provides that, beginning no later than 6 months after the effective date of the amendatory Act, the Office of the State Fire Marshal shall track and record the manner of death for all firefighters in Illinois, including suicide and the various types of cancer.

AI Summary

This bill amends the State Fire Marshal Act to require the Office of the State Fire Marshal to begin tracking and recording the manner of death for all firefighters in Illinois within six months of the bill's effective date. Specifically, the tracking must include deaths by suicide and various types of cancer. This new requirement aims to create a comprehensive record of firefighter mortality, which could help better understand the health risks and challenges faced by firefighters in the state. By mandating this data collection, the bill seeks to provide insights into the occupational hazards and potential health impacts on firefighters, which could inform future policy, health research, and support services for this critical professional group.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Justice

Sponsors (42)

Cristina Castro (D)* Anna Moeller (D)* Harry Benton (D),  John Cabello (R),  Mary Beth Canty (D),  Kelly Cassidy (D),  Sharon Chung (D),  Jed Davis (R),  Regan Deering (R),  Martha Deuter (D),  Dan Didech (D),  Amy Elik (R),  Sara Feigenholtz (D),  Brad Fritts (R),  Mary Gill (D),  Jen Gong-Gershowitz (D),  Edgar González (D),  Nicolle Grasse (D),  Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar (D),  Jackie Haas (R),  Matt Hanson (D),  Barbara Hernandez (D),  Jay Hoffman (D),  Hoan Huynh (D),  Gregg Johnson (D),  Michael Kelly (D),  Nicole La Ha (R),  Joyce Mason (D),  Bob Morgan (D),  Julie Morrison (D),  Marty Moylan (D),  Suzanne Ness (D),  Rick Ryan (D),  Patrick Sheehan (R),  Nick Smith (D),  Brad Stephens (R),  Katie Stuart (D),  Dan Swanson (R),  Nabeela Syed (D),  Dan Ugaste (R),  Larry Walsh (D),  Ann Williams (D), 

Last Action

Police & Fire Committee Hearing (08:00:00 5/22/2025 Room 413 Stratton Building) (on 05/22/2025)

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