Relating to fire fighter training and certification

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedFebruary 6, 2025
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   Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 10, 2025
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   Done: House committeeFebruary 26, 2025
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   Done: Passes the HouseMarch 17, 202596–0
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   Done: Senate committeeApril 3, 2025
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   Done: Passes the SenateApril 23, 202548–0
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   Done: To the GovernorMay 6, 2025
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   Done: Signed into lawMay 6, 2025

Signed into law What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill relates to fire fighter training and certification. The bill directs the department of public safety to revise the rules relating to fire fighter training and certification by January 1, 2026, to provide that a person who committed any crime as an adult that resulted in the requirement that the person be listed on a sex offender registry shall not be certified as a fire fighter, including a volunteer fire fighter.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Changed since by amendment H-1050; see Amendments. Full bill text · What changed before it passed

Senate subcommittee

Named March 24, 2025. On March 26, 2025 it recommended passage.

• Sen. Tom Shipley REmail
• Sen. Adrian Dickey REmail
• Sen. Izaah Knox DEmail

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