Police and Fire

Amends the Rooftop Safety for First Responders Act. Provides that, no later than January 1, 2027, and every 2 years thereafter, each municipality shall complete a survey of new buildings (rather than just a survey of buildings) in its jurisdiction that have skylights and other openings located in the plane of a low-sloped roof. Provides that, within one year after the effective date of the amendatory Act, each municipality shall develop a methodology to collect data regarding the presence of skylights and other openings in the plane of low-sloped roofs of existing buildings by examining building permits and collecting information during required inspections of those properties.

Amends the State Fire Marshal Act. Provides that all fire departments and units of local government that provide fire protection services in the State shall report the death of any firefighter employed by the fire department or unit of local government to the Office of the State Fire Marshal. Specifies the information that shall be reported to the Office. Provides that the Office shall publish an annual report concerning the information reported and shall make the report available to the public. Effective immediately.

Urges State Fire Marshal Michele Pankow and local fire departments to replace current foams with the non-carcinogenic, non-toxic, environmentally friendly SoyFoam.

Declares June 8, 2026 as Unity for Children of First Responders Day in the State of Illinois. Recognizes the sacrifices made by families and children of first responders. Recognizes Yanna M. Davenport for her efforts to make Unity for Children of First Responders Day a national event.

HR 658 declares May 10-16, 2026, as Home Fire Sprinkler Week in Illinois. The resolution cites Illinois fire safety data showing that homes with sprinklers had zero fatalities over 18 years compared to 1,131 fatalities in homes without them, highlighting sprinklers' role in reducing fire-related deaths and injuries. This symbolic resolution does not create new legal requirements but aims to raise awareness about residential fire safety.