Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to regulate fire prevention standards for certain agricultural facilities.
HB 3630 prohibits local governments (like cities or counties) from requiring fire sprinkler systems in specific agricultural facilities. It directly affects farms, ranches, cotton gins, livestock markets, and feed mills by blocking local fire safety ordinances for these properties. The bill defines key terms like "agricultural pole barn" (70% open walls) and "nonresidential farm building" (e.g., barns, storage), explicitly banning sprinkler mandates for these five facility types. This restriction takes effect September 1, 2025, preventing political subdivisions from enforcing such requirements.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
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Governor
Introduced Mar 25, 2025
Last action Apr 10, 2025
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Apr 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Left pending in committee
lower
Apr 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
lower
Mar 25, 2025
Committee
Referred to Land & Resource Management
lower
Mar 25, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
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Party
State
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Trent Ashby
RRepublican
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