HB 4601 Illinois House · 104th Regular Session

FIRE PROTECT DIST APPEAL

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.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 26, 2026 Last action Apr 17, 2026
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Committee
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Apr 17, 2026
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Mar 26, 2026
Lower · Passed
Do Pass / Short Debate Police & Fire Committee; 010-002-000
lower
Mar 18, 2026
Committee
Assigned to Police & Fire Committee
lower
Feb 3, 2026
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
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Nabeela Syed
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