2016 House Bill 5609

Give fire officials final authority during emergencies

Introduced in the House

April 28, 2016

Introduced by Rep. Stephanie Chang (D-6)

To clarify that the power of fire officials in situations involving dangerous conditions “to take all necessary steps and prescribe all necessary restrictions and requirements to protect persons and property” is superior to all other state and local authorities, until the dangerous condition is abated.

Referred to the Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance