2023 Senate Bill 262 / Public Act 223

Fire: other; fire resistance requirements for certain tents; update.

An act to amend 1941 PA 207, entitled “An act to provide for the prevention of fires and the protection of persons and property from exposure to the dangers of fire or explosion; to authorize the investigation of fires and the discovery of crime or other offenses in relation thereto; to require the razing, repair, or alteration of buildings, and the clearing and improvement of premises which constitute a fire hazard or a menace to the peace, security, or safety of persons or property; to control the construction, use, and occupancy of buildings and premises in relation to safety, including fire safety; to provide for the certification of fire inspectors and the delegation of certain powers to those certified fire inspectors; to provide for the regulation of the storage and transportation of hazardous material; to provide for the issuance of certificates; to prohibit the use of certain fire extinguishers and fire extinguishing agents; to provide immunity from liability for certain persons; to provide for the administration and enforcement of this act; to prescribe penalties; to provide for the promulgation of rules; to provide for the assessment of fees; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 7b (MCL 29.7b).

House Fiscal Agency Analysis

Senate Bill 262 would amend the Fire Prevention Code to change the fire standards for certain tents.

Introduced in the Senate

April 12, 2023

Introduced by Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-15) and six co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Sens. Sue Shink (D-14), Rosemary Bayer (D-13), Mallory McMorrow (D-8), Veronica Klinefelt (D-11), Sylvia Santana (D-2) and Erika Geiss (D-1)

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Affairs

May 18, 2023

Reported with substitute S-1

May 23, 2023

Referred to the Committee of the Whole

Reported with substitute S-1

Substitute S-1 concurred in by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

May 23, 2023

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

Sept. 12, 2023

Reported without amendment

Nov. 1, 2023

Passed in the House 90 to 20 (details)

Motion to give immediate effect by Rep. Abraham Aiyash (D-9)

The motion prevailed by voice vote

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Nov. 22, 2023