Public Safety – State Fire Prevention Code – Trash and Recyclable Materials

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill directs the State Fire Prevention Commission to adopt regulations that reference specific sections of the 2024 NFPA Life Safety Code, permitting trash and recyclable materials awaiting collection to be placed in building corridors and exits. The regulations apply to new installations, but can be enforced on existing ones if the Commission finds a safety hazard. It is an emergency measure that takes effect immediately.

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Hearings

• Environment and Transportation — Bill Hearing
  Environment and Transportation · Feb 25, 2026

History

1. Apr 14, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 66
2. Apr 8, 2026Third Reading Passed
3. Apr 8, 2026Returned Passed
4. Apr 3, 2026Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
5. Apr 2, 2026Favorable Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
6. Mar 12, 2026Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment
7. Mar 11, 2026Third Reading Passed
8. Mar 10, 2026Second Reading Passed
9. Mar 10, 2026Favorable Adopted
10. Mar 9, 2026Favorable Report by Environment and Transportation
11. Feb 5, 2026Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
12. Feb 4, 2026First Reading Environment and Transportation

Sponsors

• Stein · sponsor

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