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CT SB00277

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Public Safety and Security Committee

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Origin

Senate

2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Reduces experience requirement for local fire marshals from three years to two years in fire suppression, prevention, hazardous materials response, fire investigation, or law enforcement

  • Authorizes the State Fire Marshal to issue official interpretations of the Fire Safety Code upon request, with compilations published at intervals not exceeding four months

  • Requires the Department of Public Health to report annually to the Office of the State Fire Marshal on burn injuries, fireworks/explosives injuries, and related deaths, beginning January 1, 2027

  • Updates statutory references to State Building Code accessibility provisions by replacing outdated section citations (29-269, 29-273, 29-274) with current references

  • Repeals sections 19a-510a, 29-269, and 29-274 of the general statutes, effective October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

An Act Implementing The Department Of Administrative Services' Recommendations Regarding Fire Marshal Qualifications, Burn Injury Reports And State Building Code Provisions Relating To Accessibility.

Last Action

Public Hearing 03/03

2/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Public Safety and Security2/19/2026

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