Bill
H 2619
Overview: H 2619, An Act repealing the outdated and widely misused Civil Defense Act of 1950, Hearing rescheduled to 10/31/2025 from 11:30 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Vir
Overview: H 2619, An Act repealing the outdated and widely misused Civil Defense Act of 1950, Hearing rescheduled to 10/31/2025 from 11:30 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time, Introduced February 27, 2025
Purpose and Intent: This bill seeks to repeal the Civil Defense Act of 1950, which has been criticized as outdated and prone to misuse. The Act granted broad emergency powers to state and local governments, leading to concerns about potential overreach and abuse.
Key Provisions:
- Fully repeals the Civil Defense Act of 1950
- Removes the legal framework that allowed governments to declare states of emergency and exercise expanded authorities
- Requires the development of new emergency management policies and procedures to replace the repealed Act
Affected Parties and Impacts: The repeal of the Civil Defense Act would impact state and local governments, who would lose the specific emergency powers granted under the Act. However, proponents argue this change would help prevent the misuse of these authorities and ensure a more balanced approach to emergency management.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been scheduled for a hearing on October 31, 2025, where lawmakers will consider the proposed repeal. If passed, the Act would be formally repealed, and the state would need to establish new emergency management policies and procedures.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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