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IN HB1352

IN HB1352
County fire protection.


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Introduced
01/08/2026
In Committee
01/08/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

County fire protection. Requires each county, excluding a county containing a consolidated city or a county that is entirely within a fire protection district, to establish a county fire and emergency service board (board). Requires the board to develop a county fire and emergency service plan (county plan). Requires the board, on January 1, 2028, to establish a county fire and emergency service district (district) to provide fire protection to: (1) the unincorporated territory of each township located in the county in which the township provides fire protection; and (2) any other territory within the county that is transferred to the district in accordance with the county plan. Provides that a township, excluding a township in a county containing a consolidated city, may not impose a property tax levy for fire services for property taxes first due and payable after December 31, 2027. Provides that a fire protection district that includes all of the unincorporated area of the county may establish a nine member governing board.

AI Summary

This bill mandates that most counties, excluding those with a consolidated city or entirely within a fire protection district, establish a County Fire and Emergency Service Board (board) to create a County Fire and Emergency Service Plan (county plan). By January 1, 2028, this board will establish a County Fire and Emergency Service District (district) to provide fire protection to unincorporated township areas and any other territory transferred to it. The bill also prohibits townships, except those in counties with a consolidated city, from levying property taxes for fire services after December 31, 2027, and allows for a nine-member governing board for fire protection districts that encompass all unincorporated county areas.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Veterans Affairs and Public Safety (on 01/08/2026)

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