SFM-FIRE-RESISTANT MATERIAL Senate SponsorsSen. Doris Turner 1/7/2025SenateSession Sine Die 20 ILCS 2905/5 newAmends the State Fire Marshal Act. Defines "fire-resistant material" and "fire-resistant material applicator". Provides that it is unlawful for a person to engage in business as a fire-resistant material applicator in this State without being certified by the Office of the State Fire Marshal. Establishes a civil penalty of up to $250 for each violation of the provisions. Requires the Office to regulate fire-resistant material applicators by developing and implementing a certification and certification renewal process, developing training requirements, and adopting rules. Allows the Office to charge a certification fee and a certification renewal fee. Provides that registration as a fire-resistant material applicator must be renewed annually. Requires the Office to develop a list of grounds for revoking certification as a fire-resistant material applicator. Permits the Office to investigate allegations of actions that constitute grounds for revocation and may revoke certification if, in Office's determination, a violation has occurred. Effective immediately. 1/31/2023SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Doris Turner 1/31/2023SenateFirst Reading 1/31/2023SenateReferred to Assignments 1/7/2025SenateSession Sine Die