SB3056Introduced in the Senate
FIRE INVESTIGATION
Introduced by Neil Anderson, District 47
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Fire Investigation Act. Provide that the Office of the State Fire Marshal shall investigate the cause, origin, and circumstance of a fire or an explosion in which fire is presumed to be a contributing factor in a death. Upon discovery of a fire-related death, the chief of the fire department or designee shall notify the Office for an investigation of the cause, origin, and circumstances. Provides that, notwithstanding the notification requirements, the chief of the fire department or designee shall maintain control of the scene until a representative of the Office arrives on the scene and initiates the investigation. Further provides that fire departments shall not be prohibited from conducting an investigation in conjunction with the Office of the State Fire Marshal.
Where it stands
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
July 2, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate State Government Committee · March 11, 2026
9
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
10 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Martwick | 10 | Yes |
| Donald DeWitte | 33 | Yes |
| Steve Stadelman | 34 | Not Voting |
| Michael Halpin | 36 | Yes |
| Li Arellano | 37 | Yes |
| Patrick Joyce | 40 | Yes |
| Sally Turner | 44 | Yes |
| Doris Turner | 48 | Yes |
| Meg Loughran Cappel | 49 | Yes |
| Paul Faraci | 52 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Neil Anderson
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to State Government
Postponed - State Government
Postponed - State Government
Postponed - State Government
Do Pass State Government; 009-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 12, 2026
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 15, 2026
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Neil Anderson
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to State Government
Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 8, 2026
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
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