HB1526

Fire apparatus; prohibit mandatory retirement based solely on the equipment's age.

Failed·2/3/26
In Text

Mississippi HB1526 prohibits mandatory retirement of fire apparatus based solely on age if certain conditions are met.

Mississippi HB1526 prohibits mandatory retirement of fire apparatus based solely on age if the apparatus has passed all required safety inspections, mechanical evaluations, performance testing, and pump and ladder testing. The bill also states that a recommendation by the Mississippi State Rating Bureau or its designees to replace a fire apparatus must be based on objective test results, engineering analyses, or documented mechanical failure and not on chronological age.

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History

Feb 3

House

Died In Committee

Jan 19

House

Referred To Insurance