IllinoisHB5480104th General Assembly (2025–2026)House

OSFM-FIRE INVESTIGATION

Sponsored By: Aarón M. Ortíz (Democratic)

Passed

Summary

Amends the Fire Investigation Act. Directs the Office of the State Fire Marshal to investigate the cause, origin, and circumstances of a fire or an explosion in which fire is presumed to be a contributing factor in a death, and lists related procedures and requirements. Provides that the reporting of fires, hazardous material incidents, and other incidents shall be based upon the nationally recognized standards of the United States Fire Administration's National Emergency Response Information System (rather than the National Fire Incident Reporting System). Effective immediately.

police & fireassignments

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Bill Overview

No Economic Impacts Identified for this Bill

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Aarón M. Ortíz

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Gregg Johnson

    Democratic • House

  • Jason Plummer

    Republican • Senate

  • Neil Anderson

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 186 • No: 4

Senate vote 5/14/2026

Third Reading - Passed;

Yes: 57 • No: 1

House vote 4/16/2026

House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Police & Fire Committee;

Yes: 12 • No: 0

House vote 4/16/2026

Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed

Yes: 107 • No: 0

House vote 3/26/2026

Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Police & Fire Committee;

Yes: 10 • No: 3

Actions Timeline

  1. Passed Both Houses

    5/14/2026House
  2. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer

    5/14/2026Senate
  3. Third Reading - Passed; 057-001-000

    5/14/2026Senate
  4. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 5, 2026

    4/30/2026Senate
  5. Second Reading

    4/30/2026Senate
  6. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 29, 2026

    4/28/2026Senate
  7. Approved for Consideration Assignments

    4/28/2026Senate
  8. Referred to Assignments

    4/21/2026Senate
  9. First Reading

    4/21/2026Senate
  10. Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Neil Anderson

    4/21/2026Senate
  11. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

    4/21/2026Senate
  12. Arrive in Senate

    4/21/2026Senate
  13. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 107-000-000

    4/16/2026House
  14. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

    4/16/2026House
  15. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted

    4/16/2026House
  16. Recalled to Second Reading - Short Debate

    4/16/2026House
  17. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Police & Fire Committee; 012-000-000

    4/16/2026House
  18. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Police & Fire Committee

    4/14/2026House
  19. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee

    4/14/2026House
  20. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Aarón M. Ortíz

    4/14/2026House
  21. Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Aarón M. Ortíz

    4/13/2026House
  22. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

    4/8/2026House
  23. Second Reading - Short Debate

    4/8/2026House
  24. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

    3/26/2026House
  25. Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Police & Fire Committee; 010-003-000

    3/26/2026House

Bill Text

  • Engrossed

  • Enrolled

  • House Amendment 1

  • House Amendment 2

  • Introduced

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