SB0784Introduced in the Senate
SAFETY-TECH
Introduced by Christopher Belt, District 57
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Interstate Mutual Emergency Aid Act. Provides that any public safety agency may provide assistance to any other public safety agency in the State or in a bordering State at the time of a disaster.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0364
August 15, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: Third Reading in House · May 28, 2025
114
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
116 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ortiz | 1 | Yes |
| Elizabeth Hernandez | 2 | Yes |
| Eva Dina Delgado | 3 | Yes |
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Yes |
| Kimberly Du Buclet | 5 | Yes |
| Sonya Harper | 6 | Yes |
| Emanuel Welch | 7 | Yes |
| LaShawn Ford | 8 | Yes |
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Yes |
| Jawaharial Williams | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Don Harmon
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Executive
Do Pass Executive; 011-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 20, 2025
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 1, 2025
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Christopher Belt
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Local Government
Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Christopher Belt
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Local Government; 009-000-000
Recalled to Second Reading
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Belt
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
Third Reading - Passed; 056-000-000
Arrived in House
Chief House Sponsor Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Police & Fire Committee
Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Jay Hoffman
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart
Do Pass / Short Debate Police & Fire Committee; 012-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2025
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 114-000-000
Passed Both Houses
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jawaharial Williams
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date January 1, 2026
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0364
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