AN ACT REDEFINING "PEACE OFFICER" TO INCLUDE LOCAL FIRE MARSHALS, DEPUTY FIRE MARSHALS AND FIRE INSPECTORS.
HB 5457 amends state law to redefine "peace officer" to explicitly include local fire marshals, deputy fire marshals, and fire inspectors. This change directly affects these fire service professionals by granting them the same legal authority as police officers (such as making arrests and enforcing laws) during fire investigations and inspections. The key mechanism is a specific amendment to section 53a-3 of the general statutes. The bill aims to formally recognize their law enforcement role within fire safety enforcement.
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 17, 2025
Last action Jan 17, 2025
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REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Public Safety and Security
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Ben McGorty
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