SB494Introduced in the Senate
Relative to the state fire code, fire incident reporting and investigations, and the duties of the state fire marshal.
Introduced by Howard Pearl, District 17
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
Writing a plain-English summary of this bill… this can take a few seconds the first time.
Official description
Relative to the state fire code, fire incident reporting and investigations, and the duties of the state fire marshal.
Where it stands
Signed by the Governor on 05/28/2026; Chapter 104; Effective 07/27/2026
May 29, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; Senate Journal 1
Hearing: 01/14/2026, Room 103, State House, 10:20 am; Senate Calendar 1
Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0371s, 02/05/2026; Vote 4-0; Consent Calendar; Senate Calendar 4
Committee Amendment # 2026-0371s, Amendment Adopted, Voice Vote; 02/05/2026; Senate Journal 3
Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-0371s, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 02/05/2026; Senate Journal 3
Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/12/2026; Vote 7-0; Consent Calendar; Senate Calendar 9
Ought to Pass: Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; OT3rdg; 03/12/2026; Senate Journal 6
Introduced (in recess of) 03/12/2026 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration House Journal 8 P. 114
Public Hearing: 03/25/2026 01:20 pm GP 231
Full Committee Work Session: 04/08/2026 10:00 am GP 231
Executive Session: 04/08/2026 10:00 am GP 231
Committee Report: Ought to Pass 04/08/2026 (Vote 13-0; Consent Calendar)
Ought to Pass: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 04/23/2026 House Journal 11 P. 9
Referred to Finance 04/23/2026 House Journal 11 P. 15
Referral Waived by Committee Chair per House Rule 47(f) 04/23/2026 House Journal 11 P. 72
Enrolled Adopted, Voice Vote, (In recess 05/14/2026); Senate Journal 13
Enrolled (in recess of) 05/14/2026 House Journal 13 P. 147
Signed by the Governor on 05/28/2026; Chapter 104; Effective 07/27/2026
Verify the information
Our commitment to neutrality
We provide factual information only. We never tell you which politicians or bills to support, and we do not rank, score, or endorse anyone.