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HB1501 • 2026

Fire trucks; authorize granting of a one-time service life extension if maximum service life reached under certain conditions.

AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE A ONE-TIME FIVE-YEAR EXTENSION FOR CERTAIN FIRE APPARATUS OPERATED BY MUNICIPALITIES AND FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS BEYOND THE CURRENT TWENTY-YEAR SERVICE LIMIT IF CERTAIN SAFETY AND OPERATION CERTIFICATION ARE MET; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

Did Not Pass

The latest official action shows that this bill did not move forward in that session.

Sponsor
Crosby
Last action
2026-02-03
Official status
Dead
Effective date
July 1, 20

Plain English Breakdown

The bill did not pass, so there are no official rules established yet for inspections and certifications.

Fire Trucks: One-Time Service Life Extension

This bill allows fire trucks operated by cities or fire districts to get a one-time five-year extension beyond their usual twenty-year limit if they pass safety checks.

What This Bill Does

  • Allows certain fire trucks to be used for up to five more years after reaching the normal twenty-year service life.
  • Requires that fire trucks meet strict safety and operational standards before getting an extension.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Cities and towns with fire departments
  • Fire protection districts

Terms To Know

Service Life Extension
An extra period of time a piece of equipment can be used beyond its normal limit.
Certified Fire Apparatus Inspector
A person who checks fire trucks to make sure they are safe and working properly.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill did not pass, so the changes it proposed will not happen.
  • Local governments can choose whether or not to extend their fire truck's service life.

Bill History

  1. 2026-02-03 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System

    02/03 (H) Died In Committee

  2. 2026-01-19 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System

    01/19 (H) Referred To Insurance

Official Summary Text

Fire trucks; authorize granting of a one-time service life extension if maximum service life reached under certain conditions.

Current Bill Text

Read the full stored bill text 
H. B. No. 1501 *HR43/R2058* ~ OFFICIAL ~ G1/2
26/HR43/R2058
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To: Insurance
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION 2026

By: Representative Crosby

HOUSE BILL NO. 1501

AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE A ONE-TIME FIVE-YEAR EXTENSION FOR 1
CERTAIN FIRE APPARATUS OPERATED BY MUNICIPALITIES AND FIRE 2
PROTECTION DISTRICTS BEYOND THE CURRENT TWENTY-YEAR SERVICE LIMIT 3
IF CERTAIN SAFETY AND OPERATION CERTIFICATION ARE MET; AND FOR 4
RELATED PURPOSES. 5
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI: 6
SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any provision of law or 7
regulation to the contrary, a fire apparatus operated by a 8
municipality, county, or fire protection district that has reached 9
the maximum service life of twenty (20) years may be granted a 10
one-time service life extension not to exceed five (5) additional 11
years, provided the apparatus meets all requirements established 12
under this act. 13
SECTION 2. To qualify for the service life extension, the 14
fire apparatus must: 15
(a) Successfully pass a comprehensive mechanical, 16
safety, and operational inspection conducted by a certified fire 17
apparatus inspector or other qualified authority approved by the 18
State Fire Marshal; 19
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H. B. No. 1501 *HR43/R2058* ~ OFFICIAL ~
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ST: Fire trucks; authorize granting of a one-
time service life extension if maximum service
life reached under certain conditions.
(b) Meet or exceed minimum safety standards established 21
by the State Fire Marshal, which may include braking systems, pump 22
performance, structural integrity, emergency lighting, and 23
essential operational components; 24
(c) Be certified as safe for continued service for each 25
year of the extension period; and 26
(d) Not have previously received a service life 27
extension under this act. 28
SECTION 3. The State Fire Marshal, in consultation with the 29
Mississippi Insurance Department and relevant fire service 30
organizations, shall promulgate rules and guidelines necessary to 31
implement this act, including inspection criteria, certification 32
procedures, documentation requirements, and annual review 33
standards. 34
SECTION 4. Nothing in this act shall be construed to require 35
a municipality or fire protection district to extend the service 36
life of any fire apparatus. The decision to seek an extension 37
shall remain at the discretion of the governing authority. 38
SECTION 5. This act shall take effect and be in force from 39
and after July 1, 2026. 40