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CT SB00277
Bill
Status
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Public Safety and Security Committee
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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Updates statutory references to State Building Code accessibility provisions by replacing outdated section citations (29-269, 29-273, 29-274) with current references
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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