SB1742Introduced in the Senate
ROOF SAFETY FOR 1ST RESPONDERS
Introduced by Mike Porfirio, District 11
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Creates the Rooftop Safety for First Responders Act. Requires the installation of a parapet, extended masonry, or guard for low-sloped roofs. Sets forth requirements for skylights and other openings located in the plane of a low-sloped roof. Requires municipalities to complete a survey of buildings in their jurisdiction. Requires sharing the results of the surveys with local police and fire departments. Defines terms.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0121
August 1, 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 21, 2025
93
Yes
12
No
6
Absent or Not Voting
111 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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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. Mike Porfirio
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Local Government
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert F. Martwick
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mike Porfirio
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Local Government
Postponed - Local Government
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
Do Pass as Amended Local Government; 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
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Willie Preston
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading **
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
Third Reading - Passed; 051-004-000
Arrived in House
Chief House Sponsor Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Police & Fire Committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Police & Fire Committee; 014-000-000
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Kelly
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 093-012-000
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Gill
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Rick Ryan
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Ann M. Williams
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandun Schweizer
Passed Both Houses
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date January 1, 2026
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0121
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