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OK HB1809

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Carl Newton

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Fire departments in Oklahoma must designate an individual to monitor fire sites for potential flare-ups and residual hot spots after extinguishment efforts conclude
  • The designated monitor is not required to be a professional or volunteer firefighter, but must conduct site inspections at least every hour for a minimum of 12 hours after the fire is extinguished
  • Monitoring responsibility may be shared among multiple individuals as long as the hourly inspection requirement is maintained
  • Fire departments must leave at least one firefighter on site until a designee has been assigned
  • Effective date is November 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Public safety; fire departments; monitor fire site; designee; effective date.

Last Action

Referred to Public Safety

2/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Safety2/4/2025
Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight2/4/2025

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