HF125

HF125 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Certain facilities required to notify local emergency responders of a hazardous chemical release.

Related bill: SF1485

AI Generated Summary

The bill presented, H.F. No., requires facilities that handle hazardous chemicals to promptly inform local emergency services when there is a release of harmful substances. Specifically, it amends an existing law to dictate that if there is a release of a substantial amount of hazardous or extremely hazardous substances, the facility must immediately notify the State Emergency Management Operations Center. Additionally, facilities involved in processing crude oil into petroleum must also directly inform local emergency responders following an incident.

This regulation is designed to ensure a swift response to potential chemical hazards, protecting public health and safety by improving communication between facility operators and emergency management teams. The bill also states that other existing reporting requirements to different state agencies can be fulfilled by notifying the State Emergency Management Operations Center, which is required to have suitable personnel available 24/7 to handle such reports. This initiative seeks to streamline communication processes during emergencies, making them more efficient and coordinated.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
February 09, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading, referred to	Public Safety Finance and Policy
February 12, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Author added
February 16, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Author added

Citations

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