SB3056

FIRE INVESTIGATION

Introduced·1/29/26
Introduced Text

Illinois SB3056 mandates the Office of the State Fire Marshal to investigate fires where fire is a contributing factor in a death.

Illinois SB3056 amends the Fire Investigation Act to require the Office of the State Fire Marshal to investigate the cause, origin, and circumstances of any fire or explosion where fire is presumed to be a contributing factor in a death. Upon discovering a fire-related death, the chief of the fire department or their designee must notify the Office for an investigation. The fire department must maintain control of the scene until a representative of the Office arrives and initiates the investigation.

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Where it stands

Current
Assignments Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 11

1:00 PM

Senate State Government Committee Hearing

Mar 4

1:30 PM

Senate State Government Committee Hearing

History

Jul 2

Senate

Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments

May 8

Senate

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Apr 17

Senate

Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 8, 2026