# Sep 30, 2026 - PS Committee Worksession


**Body:** MoCoCouncilMD
**Date:** September 30, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Public Safety, Policy


The Montgomery County Council Public Safety Committee held a work session on September 30, 2026, addressing consumer protection legislation and Bill 36-26 on the Fire and Emergency Services Commission (FESC). The committee supported a bill expanding the County’s consumer-protection authority to cover deceptive practices targeting vulnerable adults and adults age 68 and older, and authorizing voluntary mediation. Staff reported that public testimony was in favor; the committee approved the measure 3–0 by acclamation. Speakers described scams and financial exploitation as the problem the bill is intended to address. No procurement or spending decisions were identified.

The committee also discussed Bill 36-26, which would revise FESC procedures for reviewing fire and rescue policies and regulations, including timelines, disapproval notices, tie-breaking procedures, and temporary orders for immediate health and safety needs. Members agreed to prepare amendments for full Council consideration to clarify that the commission’s authority does not extend to unrelated ECC matters, preserve collective bargaining agreement provisions, and allow the fire chief to withdraw a proposal submitted to the commission. The committee recommended the bill to the full Council by acclamation. No contracts, vendor selections, or procurement actions were discussed.

**Source:** MoCoCouncilMD