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Committee hears testimony supporting emergency door-lock exception for shelters-in-place (HB651)
Summary
House Bill 651 would create an exception in the fire code permitting certain emergency door-lock devices to be used to shelter in place during active-threat events. Law enforcement, firefighters, school and security officials testified in favor; no opponents appeared.
Representative Amy Regier introduced House Bill 651, which would create a limited exception in the fire code to allow specified emergency door-lock devices for shelter-in-place situations such as active-shooter events, while preserving access for emergency responders.
Proponents included Shelby Demars of Nightlock (manufacturer), Dan Smith of the Montana Police Protective Association, Carter Marsh of the Montana Professional Firefighters, Larry Crowder representing the Montana Rural Education Association and the…
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