Public Safety Legislation

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Public Safety Legislation

Senate subcommittee advances a slate of public-safety, corrections and firearms bills

The Senate Public Safety and Claims Subcommittee in Richmond recommended a broad set of public-safety and corrections bills for full-committee consideration, including measures on impersonating officers, an assault-weapons ban substitute, corrections-code changes and hate-crime firearm prohibitions. Several items were carried over for fiscal or drafting work.

2026 Legislature VAMar 5, 2026

Committee forwards ordinance to ban certain locked butane lighters after spike in incidents

San Francisco City and CountyOct 29, 2026

Selectboard hears update on changes to Vermont forest fire laws (Act 162 of 2026)

RichfordJul 6, 2026

Committee advances amended ghost‑gun restrictions to full council to align county law with Maryland Supreme Court opinion

Montgomery CountyJun 9, 2026

Committee adopts substitute to jaywalking bill with adjusted penalties

Northern Mariana IslandsJun 11, 2026

Public Safety Legislation

Police chief says HB 5011 did not pass; department will monitor future proposals

Chief Adam Bogart told trustees House Bill 5011 — which he said would have reduced the department's ability to carry out certain crime-prevention measures — did not pass during the recent session and the department will continue to monitor related legislation.

ChannahonJun 1, 2026

Public Safety Legislation

Dearborn board unanimously backs Rowan Act bills to expand wireless alerts for children and vulnerable adults

The board voted to adopt a resolution supporting Michigan House Bills 4517 and 4518 (Rowan Act) and Senate Bill 456, which would broaden wireless alert capabilities beyond traditional Amber Alerts to include children in danger and certain vulnerable adults.

Dearborn City School DistrictMay 11, 2026

Public Safety Legislation

Council adopts civil firearms-discharge ordinance; proposed hate-crime ordinance fails on roll call

Beaufort County adopted a civil-penalty ordinance prohibiting negligent or intentional firearm discharges that endanger life or property; a separate proposed criminal hate-intimidation ordinance failed on a 4–6 roll call after debate over First Amendment risks and whether state-level action is preferable.

Beaufort CountyApr 27, 2026

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Fire warden urges commission to stay engaged on Flaming Gorge Fire and EMS, references HB48 and HB41

Daggett County CommissionMar 24, 2026

Mayor Reed touts modest revenue gains and urges action on state bill that could shift police chief appointments

Montgomery CityFeb 18, 2026

Sheriff and fire district flag two public‑safety bills and local call‑volume uptick

Medical LakeFeb 18, 2026

House public‑safety committee advances package of sheriffs‑related measures, funding and posse clarifications

2026 Legislature ArizonaFeb 16, 2026

Committee approves harassment and offenses bills after sharp exchanges over scope

HawaiiFeb 12, 2026

Committee passes a package of public‑safety and criminal‑justice bills to the House floor

UtahFeb 11, 2026

State Rep. Abrams briefs council on fentanyl penalties, property-tax relief and school funding

North College Hill City CouncilJan 20, 2026

Chief: state law requires routine EMS RFPs; Farmington responded and remains provider

Farmington City CouncilJan 6, 2026

State senator briefs Albany on housing funds, climate and public-safety bills

Albany CityDec 2, 2025

Council debates statewide restriction on weapons in city recreation centers; substitute motion considered

Muscogee CountySep 23, 2025

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Senate subcommittee advances a slate of public-safety, corrections and firearms bills

Committee forwards ordinance to ban certain locked butane lighters after spike in incidents

Selectboard hears update on changes to Vermont forest fire laws (Act 162 of 2026)

Committee advances amended ghost‑gun restrictions to full council to align county law with Maryland Supreme Court opinion

Committee adopts substitute to jaywalking bill with adjusted penalties

Police chief says HB 5011 did not pass; department will monitor future proposals

Dearborn board unanimously backs Rowan Act bills to expand wireless alerts for children and vulnerable adults

Council adopts civil firearms-discharge ordinance; proposed hate-crime ordinance fails on roll call

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Fire warden urges commission to stay engaged on Flaming Gorge Fire and EMS, references HB48 and HB41

Mayor Reed touts modest revenue gains and urges action on state bill that could shift police chief appointments

Sheriff and fire district flag two public‑safety bills and local call‑volume uptick

House public‑safety committee advances package of sheriffs‑related measures, funding and posse clarifications

Committee approves harassment and offenses bills after sharp exchanges over scope

Committee passes a package of public‑safety and criminal‑justice bills to the House floor

State Rep. Abrams briefs council on fentanyl penalties, property-tax relief and school funding

Chief: state law requires routine EMS RFPs; Farmington responded and remains provider

State senator briefs Albany on housing funds, climate and public-safety bills

Council debates statewide restriction on weapons in city recreation centers; substitute motion considered

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Staff brief commissioners on recent state laws affecting public safety, procurement, audits, cyber and AI training

Senate Public Safety Committee advances package of bills on treatment courts, trespass removals, consent searches and parole rules

Local nonprofit asks council for letter backing offender‑accountability bill

Local police cite several legislative wins: longer mental‑health hold, fleeing‑owner liability and new ID provisions

City manager highlights new state law protecting residents from Bitcoin kiosk scams and Peoria police pilot using civilian investigators

Committee approves Senate Bill 85 on public safety with several no votes recorded