Bill Status of SB 1685   99th General Assembly


Short Description:  FIRE ALARM LICENSING ACT

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Thomas Cullerton

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  1/10/2017SenateSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act
720 ILCS 5/16-30
815 ILCS 505/2Zfrom Ch. 121 1/2, par. 262Z

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Fire Alarm Service Professional Licensing Act. Provides for the licensure of fire alarm contractors, designers, installers, technicians, and agencies. Authorizes the State Fire Marshal to implement the Act. Includes provisions concerning the powers and duties of the State Fire Marshal, licensing requirements, and designated certified person requirements. Establishes requirements for the installation, repair, inspection, and testing of fire alarm systems. Authorizes the State Fire Marshal to establish fees and continuing education requirements. Sets forth grounds for disciplinary action, criminal and civil penalties for violations of the Act, and administrative procedure. Provides that fines and fees collected under the Act shall be deposited into the Fire Prevention Fund. Makes conforming changes in the Criminal Code of 2012 and the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Preempts home rule.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/20/2015SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Thomas Cullerton
  2/20/2015SenateFirst Reading
  2/20/2015SenateReferred to Assignments
  3/11/2015SenateAssigned to Licensed Activities and Pensions
  3/27/2015SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2015
  4/16/2015SenatePostponed - Licensed Activities and Pensions
  4/24/2015SenateRule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2015
  5/15/2015SenateRule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2015
  10/10/2015SenatePursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
  1/10/2017SenateSession Sine Die

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