Relating to a review of fire safety code requirements and enforcement mechanisms for basement egress windows

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedJanuary 26, 2026
2. ✓
   Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 27, 2026
3. ✕
   Stopped: Senate committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
4. Next: Passes the Senate
5. Next: House committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
6. Next: Passes the House
7. Next: To the Governor
8. Next: Signed into law

Died when the session ended The General Assembly adjourned on October 2, 2026. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill requires the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing (department) to conduct a study regarding compliance with and sufficiency of fire safety code requirements for basement egress windows in this state. The study must include a review of enforcement mechanisms available to property owners and renters when a basement egress window is not in compliance with fire safety code requirements. The bill requires the department to submit a report to the general assembly, including its findings and recommendations, by January 1, 2027.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text

Senate subcommittee

Named January 27, 2026. It hasn’t reported yet.

• Sen. Ken Rozenboom REmail
• Sen. Jason Schultz REmail
• Sen. Thomas Townsend DEmail

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