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MS HB1526
Bill
Status
Failed
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Larry Byrd
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AI Summary
- Counties, municipalities, and fire protection districts cannot be required to replace or retire fire apparatus solely based on the equipment's calendar age if it passes all required safety inspections and testing
- Fire apparatus must meet three conditions to qualify for age-based retirement protection: passing NFPA 1911, NFPA 1900, and Mississippi State Rating Bureau testing standards; maintaining documented service records per manufacturer specifications; and having no known structural, mechanical, or operational defects
- Mississippi State Rating Bureau recommendations to replace fire apparatus must be based on objective test results, engineering analyses, or documented mechanical failure rather than chronological age alone
- Political subdivisions retain the option to voluntarily replace fire apparatus earlier than required, and no penalties or rating downgrades may be imposed solely because apparatus has reached a certain age
- Effective date: July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Fire apparatus; prohibit mandatory retirement based solely on the equipment's age.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/3/2026
Committee Referrals
Insurance1/19/2026
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