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Committee hears supporters say emergency door-lock devices help shelter-in-place response; bill would create limited exception in fire code
Summary
House Bill 651 would create a narrow exception in the fire code allowing supplemental emergency door lock devices for shelter-in-place events if local authorities approve. Law enforcement, firefighters, school and security officials testified in support; no opponents testified in committee.
Representative Amy Regier (House District 6) presented House Bill 651, which would create a limited exception in the state fire code to allow certain supplemental emergency door locks for use during shelter-in-place emergencies such as active-shooter events.
“House Bill 651 allows the use of certain door lock devices during emergency situations while doing so in a way that respects the need of emergency personnel to gain entry into the building and the people within it,” Rep. Amy Regier told the committee.
Proponents included manufacturers and public-safety organizations. Shelby…
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