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HB 1385 Reported from Committee

Fire protection and safety; improve government efficiency by updating provisions of office of the Safety Fire Commissioner

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 8 and 25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to buildings and housing and fire protection and safety, respectively, so as to improve government efficiency by updating provisions of the office of the Safety Fire Commissioner; to provide for procedures for rules promulgation, hearings, and appeals; to provide for the appointment of a deputy commissioner of safety fire; to provide for certain powers in suspected arson investigations; to provide for immediate reporting of fatalities caused by fire or smoke; to provide for suspension or revocation of a license; to provide for an increased reinspection fee; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Feb 19, 2026
Last action
Mar 6, 2026 — House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
Session
2025_26
Momentum
50 · Moderate