HB5480

OSFM-FIRE INVESTIGATION

Complete·6/26/26

Illinois HB5480 amends the Fire Investigation Act to mandate investigations into fires and explosions where fire is a contributing factor in a death.

Illinois HB5480 amends the Fire Investigation Act to require the Office of the State Fire Marshal to investigate the cause, origin, and circumstances of fires or explosions where fire is a contributing factor in a death. The chief of the fire department or their designee must notify the Office upon discovery of such a fire-related death and maintain control of the scene until a representative of the Office arrives.

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Calendar

Mar 26

8:00 AM

House Police & Fire Committee Hearing

History

Jun 26

House

Governor Approved

Jun 26

House

Effective Date June 26, 2026

Jun 26

House

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0523