AN ACT REQUIRING GAS LEAK DETECTORS IN NEW AND EXISTING CONSTRUCTION THAT USES COMBUSTIBLE GAS.

HB 6661 requires gas leak detectors in all buildings using combustible gas (like natural gas or propane), affecting new homes, businesses, and existing structures. It mandates the State Building Code to require detectors in new construction immediately and in all existing gas-using buildings within two years. The key provision updates building safety standards to install these detectors, which automatically alert occupants to gas leaks. This directly impacts homeowners, landlords, and businesses using gas appliances, improving safety without specifying enforcement details. The bill focuses on a concrete safety upgrade to prevent potential fire or explosion risks.