Reporting on fires involving alternative energy systems required, and report required.
This bill requires local fire departments in Minnesota to report fires involving alternative energy systems, such as wind, solar, or geothermal installations, to the state fire marshal. The reports must include details about the fire's cause, damage, and any injuries or deaths, and must be submitted as soon as possible after the incident. The state fire marshal will then compile these reports annually and submit a summary to state legislative committees by February 15 each year. This law directly affects city and town fire chiefs, mayors, and town clerks who manage fire reporting, as well as state officials responsible for fire safety oversight.
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Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Mar 2, 2026
Last action Mar 2, 2026
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Introduced
Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety Finance and Policy
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1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Ripper Repinski
RRepublican
Co
Pete Johnson
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Steve Jacob
RRepublican
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