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CT SB00999

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/28/2011

Primary Sponsor

Toni Harp

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Origin

Senate

2011 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Repeals the January 1, 2007 deadline and requires each state police patrol car to be equipped with a manufacturer-installed fire suppression system
  • Fire suppression system requirement applies only if such a system is available from at least one manufacturer
  • Defines "fire suppression system" as an integrated vehicle system using sensors to detect post-impact movement and deploy fire-suppressing chemicals following high-speed rear-end collisions
  • Fire suppression system must be capable of both manual and automatic activation

Legislative Description

An Act Requiring Fire Suppression Systems For Patrol Cars Only If Available From A Manufacturer.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

7/13/2011

Committee Referrals

Public Safety and Security2/17/2011

Full Bill Text

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