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SF3964 • 2026
State fire marshal consideration of amending the fire code to require sealed for smoke alarms in dwelling units requirement
State fire marshal consideration of amending the fire code to require sealed for smoke alarms in dwelling units requirement
Passed Legislature
This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.
Bill History
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2026-04-07
House
Comm report: To pass as amended
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2026-02-26
House
Introduction and first reading
Official Summary Text
State fire marshal consideration of amending the fire code to require sealed for smoke alarms in dwelling units requirement
Current Bill Text
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A bill for an act relating to the State Fire Code; requiring the state fire marshal to consider amending the fire code to require sealed batteries for smoke alarms in dwelling units. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA: Section 1. new text begin AMENDMENT TO STATE FIRE CODE. new text end new text begin (a) The state fire marshal, in collaboration with stakeholders and other experts in the field, shall consider amending the State Fire Code to require sealed batteries for smoke alarms in dwelling units. new text end new text begin (b) By January 15, 2027, the fire marshal shall come to a decision on whether an amendment to the State Fire Code is appropriate and, if so, begin the process to amend the code so that the change is implemented in the next revision of the code. The fire marshal shall notify the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative committees with jurisdiction over fire safety on the fire marshal's decision after it is reached. new text end