SB0063

Law enforcement powers of fire investigators.

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Summary

Law enforcement powers of fire investigators. Provides that a fire investigator appointed after June 30, 2024, who is a member of: (1) a fire department that provides service to a first or second class city (city); or (2) a city fire department; may exercise police powers for the city if certain requirements are satisfied, including meeting basic training standards established by the law enforcement training board (board) and written notification is sent from the city fire chief to the city police chief and county sheriff. (Under current law, the fire investigator must be authorized to exercise police power by the police chief and fire chief of the first class or second class city.) Provides that a fire investigator who exercised police powers before July 1, 2024, and has not completed the basic training standards established by the board must complete supplemental training and education established by the board to continue exercising police powers after June 30, 2026. Allows the board to adopt interim rules to establish the supplemental training and educational requirements for fire investigators.

Authors

Authored by Senator Ford J.D.

Fiscal Outlook

Title Description Date View
Fiscal NoteFiscal Note #1: Introduced2023-12-21 Click To View

History

Date Chamber Action
2024-01-08SenateFirst reading: referred to Committee on Homeland Security and Transportation
2024-01-08SenateAuthored by Senator Ford J.D.