HB2449Introduced in the House
Relating To Emergency Powers.
Introduced by Elle Cochran, District 14
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Places limits on emergency management powers of the governor and mayors. Establishes the Emergency Powers Oversight Committee to oversee emergency proclamations. Provides that a state of emergency or local state of emergency terminates automatically after 30 days, rather than 60 days. Limits the total duration of a state of emergency or local state of emergency to 60 days unless approved by a Concurrent Resolution of the Legislature. Requires any proclamation suspending a statute to be narrowly tailored and supported by a written justification.
Where it stands
Referred to PBS, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 6
February 2, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Pending introduction.
Introduced and Pass First Reading.
Referred to PBS, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 6
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