HOUSE BILL 228

File Code: Public Safety

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 State Fire Prevention Commission to approve the detector installation methods and locations; requiring landlords to provide special detectors for deaf or hearing-impaired tenants; and establishing fines for violations.

Legislative History

House Action

1/16

First Reading Environmental Matters

Hearing 1/22 at 1:00 p.m.

3/3

Unfavorable Report by Environmental Matters

Senate Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS -see also- POLITICAL COMMITTEES

DEAF PERSONS

DISABILITIES -see also- BLIND PERSONS; DEAF PERSONS

EQUIPMENT -see also- MOTOR VEHICLE EQUIPMENT

FINES

FIRE PROTECTION

HAZARDOUS AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES -see also- ASBESTOS

HOUSING -see also- APARTMENTS; MORTGAGES

LANDLORD AND TENANT -see also- EVICTION; LEASES AND RENT

PENALTIES

SAFETY -see also- OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Article - 38A Fires and Investigations

( 3 , 12C )

Documents:

Bill Text:

First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)