HOUSE BILL 250

Sponsored By:

Delegate Krysiak

Entitled:

Public Safety - Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Synopsis:

Requiring the installation of carbon monoxide detectors in single-family and multiple-family dwelling units that are to be constructed; requiring the detectors to bear the label of a nationally recognized standard testing laboratory; requiring the detectors to be installed and maintained in accordance with specified standards; establishing specified requirements on landlords and tenants for the repair or replacement of the detectors; and establishing fines for violations of the Act.

History by Legislative Date

House Action

1/26

First Reading Environmental Matters

2/2

Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.

2/8

Hearing cancelled

2/14

Withdrawn

Senate Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

EQUIPMENT -see also- MOTOR VEHICLE EQUIPMENT

FINES

FIRE PROTECTION

HAZARDOUS AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES -see also- ASBESTOS; RADIATN.

HOUSING -see also- APARTMENTS; CONDOMINIUMS; MOBILE HOMES

LANDLORD AND TENANT -see also- EVICTION; LEASES & RENT; etc.

PENALTIES

SAFETY -see also- OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Article - 38A Fires and Investigations

( 3 , 12B , 12C )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Not available at this time

Amendments: None offered