SB552

In emergency management services, providing for emergency response payment; and imposing penalties.

Introduced·4/4/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania SB552 establishes procedures for emergency response payments and reimbursements for volunteer fire companies.

Pennsylvania SB552 amends Title 35 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to establish procedures for emergency response payments and reimbursements for volunteer fire companies. The bill defines "actual and reasonable response costs" and "emergency," and outlines the process for billing and reimbursement. Insurers are responsible for reimbursing fire companies for actual and reasonable response costs. The bill also imposes penalties for filing false reimbursement requests and requires the Office of the State Fire Commissioner to publish reimbursement rates.

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Where it stands

Current
Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Apr 4, 2025

Senate

Referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness