Michigan legislation · 103rd Legislature
Michigan SR143: A resolution to commemorate October 4-10, 2026, as Fire Prevention Week.
Status: Passed both chambers, October 1, 2026
What the bill says
A resolution to commemorate october 4-10, 2026, as fire prevention week.
From the enrolled text, October 1, 2026:
A RESOLUTION TO COMMEMORATE OCTOBER 4-10, 2026, AS FIRE PREVENTION WEEK WHEREAS, Last year, home fires killed more than 106 Michigan citizens. According to the Michigan Fire Inspectors Society, fire departments throughout the state responded to 90 fatal fires in 2025; and WHEREAS, Only 29 percent of Michigan homes involved in fatal fires were reported as having working smoke alarms; and WHEREAS, Our first responders are dedicated to reducing the occurrence of home fires and injuries through prevention, protection, and education so that families can take personal steps to increase their safety; and WHEREAS, Modern residential fires burn faster, produce extreme heat, and generate deadly smoke, leaving occupants with as little as two minutes to escape before toxic gases overcome them; and WHEREAS, Fire remains a serious public safety concern both locally and nationally, and the widespread use of lithium-ion batteries in household devices presents unique and growing fire risks; and WHEREAS, Many everyday items â including smartphones, tablets, laptops, e-bikes, e-scooters, power tools, and toys â are powered by lithium-ion batteries, which, if misused, damaged, or improperly charged, can overheat, ignite, or explode; and WHEREAS, The 2026 Fire Prevention Week theme, âCharge Into Fire Safety. Safe Charging is a Superpowerâ focuses on everyday charging habits that can help reduce the risk of lithium-ion battery fires and keep homes and …
Sponsors
- Greene, Chedrick (I, 35) · primary sponsor
- Chang, Stephanie (D, 3)
- Cherry, John (D, 27)
- Geiss, Erika (D, 1)
- McBroom, Edward (R, 38)
- Moss, Jeremy (D, 7)
- Santana, Sylvia (D, 2)
- Shink, Sue (D, 14)
Latest actions
- : ADOPTED
- : RULES SUSPENDED
- : INTRODUCED BY SENATOR CHEDRICK GREENE
Common questions
- What is SR143?
- SR143 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): A resolution to commemorate October 4-10, 2026, as Fire Prevention Week.
- What does SR143 do?
- In its own words: A resolution to commemorate october 4-10, 2026, as fire prevention week.
- What is the status of SR143?
- Passed both chambers as of October 1, 2026. Latest action: ADOPTED (October 1, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR143?
- Greene, Chedrick (I, 35), with 7 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SR143?
- On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-SR-0143
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