HB 2372

Abstract

Amends the State Fire Marshal Act. Establishes, subject to appropriation, the Division of Certified Youth Firesetter Interventionists within the Office of the State Fire Marshal. Provides that the Division shall consist of certified youth firesetter interventionists who conduct youth firesetter interventions when local authorities cannot do so on their own or when multiple local authorities in separate jurisdictions are involved. Describes the duties of the Division. Contains other provisions. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the State Fire Marshal Act. Creates the position of Youth Firesetter Interventionist Coordinator within the Division of Arson. Sets forth applicant requirements for the position. Provides that the Youth Firesetter Interventionist Coordinator shall be compensated at a rate that is comparable to the rate of compensation for a State arson investigator and shall be provided benefits similar to those of a State arson investigator. Provides that the Youth Firesetter Interventionist Coordinator shall also be provided similar means and resources as those supplied to a State arson investigator. Describes the responsibilities of the Youth Firesetter Interventionist Coordinator. Provides that a volunteer certified youth firesetter interventionist may receive a $250 stipend for a case only if the volunteer certified youth firesetter interventionist is not being otherwise compensated by another employer or entity for that case. Specifies that a Youth Firesetter Interventionist Coordinator shall receive mileage reimbursement for any necessary travel. Effective immediately. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 20 ILCS 2905/5 new Adds reference to: 425 ILCS 25/13.2 new Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Fire Investigation Act. Requires the Office of the State Fire Marshal to create the position of Youth Firesetter Interventionist Coordinator within the Division of Arson. Sets forth the responsibilities of the Youth Firesetter Interventionist Coordinator, including a time limitation to connect with a youth whose case was referred to the Office, Freedom of Information Act request assistance, and reporting requirements. Allows a local Certified Youth Firesetter Interventionist rostered with a fire department or fire protection district to receive a $250 stipend and mileage reimbursement for any necessary travel for a case only if the local Certified Youth Firesetter Interventionist is not otherwise compensated by another employer or entity for that case.