SB 1421

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. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the State Fire Marshal Act. Provides that the Division of Arson Investigation within the Office of the State Fire Marshal shall employ 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. Requires the Division to assist youth firesetter interventionists throughout the State who have limited capabilities or particularly challenging cases, and to conduct training to certify youth firesetter interventionists throughout the State.