Bill Sponsor
Illinois House Bill 4601
Session 104th
Fire Protect Dist Appeal
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 26, 2026
First Action
Jan 26, 2026
Latest Action
Mar 26, 2026
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill Number
4601
State
Illinois
Session
104th
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
Primary
House Votes (1)
checkPassed on March 26, 2026
Motion Text
Police & Fire Committee
House Roll Call Votes
Summary
Amends the Fire Protection District Act. Provides that a fire protection district organized under the Act may appeal to the State Fire Marshal if a county denies a request for multiple access points to a new fire station. Provides that the fire protection district shall provide the State Fire Marshal with evidence of why multiple access point are required. Provides that the county may offer evidence to the State Fire Marshal that shows the specific reasons for denying a request for multiple access points. Provides that, unless the State Fire Marshal approves of the fire protection district's appeal, the county retains full authority over access points. Provides that neither the county or the fire protection district may appeal the State Fire Marshal's decision. Amends the State Fire Marshal Act. Requires the State Fire Marshal to issue a binding decision on a fire protection district's appeal under the Fire Protection District Act within 90 days of receiving the appeal, unless the Fire Marshal requests additional information.
Actions (6)
03/26/2026
House
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
03/26/2026
House
Do Pass / Short Debate Police & Fire Committee; 010-002-000
03/18/2026
House
Assigned to Police & Fire Committee
02/03/2026
House
Referred to Rules Committee
02/03/2026
House
First Reading
01/26/2026
House
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Nabeela Syed
Sources
Record Created
Mar 2, 2026 4:31:11 PM
Record Updated
Mar 27, 2026 6:53:33 PM