Illinois HB1271 allocates annual funding for the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System to aid emergency responders in tornado disasters at large warehouse.
HB1271 amends the Fire Investigation Act to require the Office of the State Fire Marshal to annually determine necessary funding for the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS) starting July 1, 2026. This funding aims to help emergency responders coordinate personnel and equipment from various agencies during tornado disasters at large warehouse complexes. By January 1, 2027, the Office must establish a funding distribution formula considering tornado risk, warehouse space, and human population.
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