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Introduced
01/26/2026
01/26/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Fire Protection District Act. Provides that a fire protection district organized under the Act may appeal to the State Fire Marshal if a county denies a request for multiple access points to a new fire station. Provides that the fire protection district shall provide the State Fire Marshal with evidence of why multiple access point are required. Provides that the county may offer evidence to the State Fire Marshal that shows the specific reasons for denying a request for multiple access points. Provides that, unless the State Fire Marshal approves of the fire protection district's appeal, the county retains full authority over access points. Provides that neither the county or the fire protection district may appeal the State Fire Marshal's decision. Amends the State Fire Marshal Act. Requires the State Fire Marshal to issue a binding decision on a fire protection district's appeal under the Fire Protection District Act within 90 days of receiving the appeal, unless the Fire Marshal requests additional information.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a process for fire protection districts to appeal a county's denial of multiple access points to a new fire station, defining "access point" as a street or driveway providing entry or exit from the station. If a county denies a request for more than one access point, the fire protection district can appeal to the State Fire Marshal, providing evidence of why multiple points are necessary, such as the type of equipment housed and the need for simultaneous deployment or emergency egress. The county can then present its reasons for denial, including how a single access point is sufficient or concerns about safety and traffic. The State Fire Marshal will issue a binding decision within 90 days, or longer if more information is requested, after potentially conducting a site visit, and neither the county nor the fire district can appeal this decision; if the appeal is not approved, the county retains full authority over access points.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Rules Committee (on 02/03/2026)
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