SB2709Introduced in the Senate
FIRE MARSHAL-TRACK DEATHS
Introduced by Cristina Castro, District 22
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the State Fire Marshal Act. Provides that all fire departments and units of local government that provide fire protection services in the State shall report the death of any firefighter employed by the fire department or unit of local government to the Office of the State Fire Marshal. Specifies the information that shall be reported to the Office. Provides that the Office shall publish an annual report concerning the information reported and shall make the report available to the public. Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0625
July 24, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Third Reading · May 21, 2026
110
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
112 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 |
| 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 |
| Ann Williams | 11 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Cristina Castro
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to State Government
Do Pass State Government; 008-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading February 17, 2026
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading February 26, 2026
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading ** April 15, 2026
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins
Third Reading - Passed; 057-000-000
Arrived in House
Chief House Sponsor Rep. Nabeela Syed
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Police & Fire Committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Police & Fire Committee; 011-000-000
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 110-000-000
Passed Both Houses
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date July 24, 2026
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0625
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