Mississippi legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Mississippi HB1501: Fire trucks; authorize granting of a one-time service life extension if maximum service life reached under certain conditions.
Status: Failed, February 3, 2026
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE A ONE-TIME FIVE-YEAR EXTENSION FOR CERTAIN FIRE APPARATUS OPERATED BY MUNICIPALITIES AND FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS BEYOND THE CURRENT TWENTY-YEAR SERVICE LIMIT IF CERTAIN SAFETY AND OPERATION CERTIFICATION ARE MET; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
What the bill says
An act to authorize a one-time five-year extension for certain fire apparatus operated by municipalities and fire protection districts beyond the current twenty-year service limit if certain safety and operation certification are met; and for related purposes.
From the introduced text:
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE A ONE-TIME FIVE-YEAR EXTENSION FOR CERTAIN FIRE APPARATUS OPERATED BY MUNICIPALITIES AND FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS BEYOND THE CURRENT TWENTY-YEAR SERVICE LIMIT IF CERTAIN SAFETY AND OPERATION CERTIFICATION ARE MET; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI: SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any provision of law or regulation to the contrary, a fire apparatus operated by a municipality, county, or fire protection district that has reached the maximum service life of twenty (20) years may be granted a one-time service life extension not to exceed five (5) additional years, provided the apparatus meets all requirements established under this act. SECTION 2. To qualify for the service life extension, the fire apparatus must: (a) Successfully pass a comprehensive mechanical, safety, and operational inspection conducted by a certified fire apparatus inspector or other qualified authority approved by the State Fire Marshal; *HR43/R2058* H. B. No. 1501 ~ OFFICIAL ~ G1/2 26/HR43/R2058 PAGE 1 (OM\KP) (b) Meet or exceed minimum safety standards established by the State Fire Marshal, which may include braking systems, pump performance, structural integrity, emergency lighting, and essential operational components; (c) Be certified as safe for continued service for each year of the extension period; and (d) Not have previously received a service life extension under this act. SECTION 3. The …
Sponsors
- Crosby, Justin (D, 22) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Died In Committee
- : Referred To Insurance
Subjects: Fire trucks
Common questions
- What is HB1501?
- HB1501 is a bill in the Mississippi Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Fire trucks; authorize granting of a one-time service life extension if maximum service life reached under certain conditions.
- What does HB1501 do?
- In its own words: An act to authorize a one-time five-year extension for certain fire apparatus operated by municipalities and fire protection districts beyond the current twenty-year service limit if certain safety and operation certification are met; and for related purposes.
- What is the status of HB1501?
- Failed as of February 3, 2026. Latest action: Died In Committee (February 3, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1501?
- Crosby, Justin (D, 22).
- Where is the official record for HB1501?
- On the Mississippi Legislature website: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1501.xml
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