SB3056 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)
FIRE INVESTIGATION
Last Action
3/11/2026 - Senate: Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 12, 2026
Hearings
State Government Hearing Mar 11 2026 1:00PM Capitol 409 Springfield, IL
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Fire Investigation Act. Provide that the Office of the State Fire Marshal shall investigate the cause, origin, and circumstance of a fire or an explosion in which fire is presumed to be a contributing factor in a death. Upon discovery of a fire-related death, the chief of the fire department or designee shall notify the Office for an investigation of the cause, origin, and circumstances. Provides that, notwithstanding the notification requirements, the chief of the fire department or designee shall maintain control of the scene until a representative of the Office arrives on the scene and initiates the investigation. Further provides that fire departments shall not be prohibited from conducting an investigation in conjunction with the Office of the State Fire Marshal.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1/29/2026 | Senate | Filed with Secretary by Sen. Neil Anderson |
| 1/29/2026 | Senate | First Reading |
| 1/29/2026 | Senate | Referred to Assignments |
| 2/10/2026 | Senate | Assigned to State Government |
| 2/18/2026 | Senate | Postponed - State Government |
| 2/25/2026 | Senate | Postponed - State Government |
| 3/04/2026 | Senate | Postponed - State Government |
| 3/11/2026 | Senate | Do Pass State Government; 009-000-000 |
| 3/11/2026 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 12, 2026 |