H22

Fire Investigation Law Revisions

Introduced·1/29/25

Expands the investigatory powers of the State Fire Marshal in North Carolina.

The bill expands the investigatory powers of the State Fire Marshal in North Carolina. It allows the Director of the State Bureau of Investigation and the State Fire Marshal to investigate the cause, origin, and circumstances of fires that cause property damage. It also mandates that insurance companies provide information on suspected arson cases to the State Bureau of Investigation or the State Fire Marshal. The bill includes provisions for the release of insurance-related information and outlines the duties of various officials in fire investigations.

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Where it stands

Current
Insurance Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
3
RRR
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Calendar

Apr 2, 2025

4:00 PM

Insurance Hearing

Mar 11, 2025

2:00 PM

State and Local Government Hearing

History

Mar 11, 2025

House

Reptd Fav Com Substitute

Mar 11, 2025

House

Re-ref Com On Insurance

Feb 3, 2025

House

Withdrawn From Com