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S2181Introduced in the Senate

Creates a program through which fire departments and fire districts are notified of locations of registrants of electric and hybrid motor vehicles can register their vehicles with their local fire department or fire district.

Passed

Introduced by John Burke, District 9

What does this bill do?

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Official description

HEALTH AND SAFETY -- OFFICE OF STATE FIRE MARSHAL - Creates a program through which fire departments and fire districts are notified of locations of registrants of electric and hybrid motor vehicles can register their vehicles with their local fire department or fire district.

Where it stands

Signed by Governor

June 19, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

Senate votes

4 recorded votes · each counted separately

HouseStage: Passage In Concurrence · June 8, 2026

69

Yes

0

No

6

Absent or Not Voting

75 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/25/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  4. Scheduled for consideration (05/14/2026)

  5. Proposed Substitute

  6. Committee recommends passage of Sub A

  7. Placed on Senate Calendar (05/21/2026)

  8. Senate passed Sub A

  9. Referred to House State Government & Elections

  10. Scheduled for consideration (06/04/2026)

  11. Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence

  12. Placed on the House Consent Calendar (06/08/2026)

  13. House passed Sub A in concurrence

  14. Transmitted to Governor

  15. Signed by Governor

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