Relates to youth programs sponsored by fire departments; provides that participants may respond to an emergency or hazardous activity, but shall remain in an appropriate and safe designated area that has been established by the chief or officer in charge; requires fire departments to establish written safety or training procedures for youth programs; provides such participants cannot respond to an emergency on a vehicle using lights and/or sirens; provides such participants may not enter a burning structure or take part in certain activities; protects volunteer fire departments and fire companies from certain criminal and civil liability potentially arising from the operation of a youth program.

Engrossed on 6/9/25

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Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

6 Yea

RDDDDR

0 Nay

1 Absent

D

Calendar

May 20, 2025

10:00 AM

Senate Local Government Committee Hearing

Jan 28

10:00 AM

Senate Local Government Committee Hearing