MN HF3352

Requires fire chiefs, mayors, city council presidents, or town clerks to report all fatal fires to the state fire marshal, who must coordinate the investigation into the cause, origin, and circumstances of every fatal fire.

State fire marshal must begin investigation of fatal fires within two days of occurrence and may coordinate investigations on other fires as deemed necessary.

Establishes an arson investigative data system administered by the state fire marshal to assist criminal justice agencies in investigating and prosecuting suspected arson violations, containing data on individuals 14 years old or older engaged in arson activity.

Requires criminal justice agencies to submit specified data to the arson investigative data system, including suspect identity, modus operandi, motive, related crimes, building information, and reporting agency contact information.

Mandates state fire marshal or chief officer to immediately notify the appropriate coroner or medical examiner of human deaths resulting from fires, with autopsy required as provided in statute.