require that campgrounds and campground additions, alterations, and modifications comply with National Fire Protection Association standards.
HB 1277 requires private campgrounds (excluding state or local government-owned facilities) to comply with NFPA 1194, the National Fire Protection Association's 2026 standard for recreational vehicle parks and campgrounds. This applies specifically to existing campgrounds and any new additions, alterations, or modifications that require department notice under existing law. The law takes effect on July 1, 2027, mandating that these facility changes meet fire safety standards set by NFPA. It directly affects campground operators who make structural changes needing regulatory review.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
House Passage
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2026
Last action Feb 17, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
Agriculture and Natural Resources Tabled , Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 0 H.J. 25
lower
Feb 5, 2026
Committee
Referred to House Agriculture and Natural Resources H.J. 237
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Al Novstrup
RRepublican
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