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CT HB06615
Bill
Status
3/7/2013
Primary Sponsor
Public Safety and Security Committee
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AI Summary
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Requires each municipal and volunteer fire department to maintain fire apparatus in compliance with United States Department of Transportation safety, inspection, and maintenance regulations.
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Mandates that pump and aerial components of fire apparatus comply with National Fire Protection Association standard 1911 inspection, maintenance, and testing requirements.
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Allows paid or volunteer firefighters injured due to department noncompliance to file civil actions against the municipality for damages instead of filing workers' compensation claims under chapter 568 of the general statutes.
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Eliminates governmental immunity as a defense in civil actions brought by firefighters for injuries resulting from apparatus maintenance noncompliance.
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Takes effect on October 1, 2013.
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning Compliance With Fire Department Apparatus Maintenance Standards.
Last Action
Referred to Joint Committee on Public Safety and Security
3/7/2013