CT HB06965

Commissioner of Administrative Services appoints the State Fire Marshal, who must now appoint a Deputy State Fire Marshal to assist with fire prevention and safety duties

Fire Marshal Training Council membership reduced from 12 to 9 members, with revised appointing authorities including associations representing fire marshals, architects, municipal leaders, and small towns (effective October 1, 2025)

Creates a new licensing requirement for fire and catastrophic restoration businesses, covering those that assess, mitigate, repair, or restore property damaged by fire, smoke, water, mold, or natural disasters (effective October 1, 2025)

Initial license fee set at $150 with $100 annual renewal; operating without a license carries fines up to $1,000 per violation

State Fire Marshal must establish and maintain a public registry of licensed restoration businesses showing licensee status, violations, and complaints filed