SMOKE DETECTORS-BATTERIES
Summary
Amends the Smoke Detector Act. In a Section concerning the requirements of smoke detectors installed in a dwelling unit, provides that if a smoke detector is battery powered, then the battery must be non-replaceable, non-removable, and capable of powering the detector for a minimum of 10 years. Creates an exemption for dwelling units and hotels within municipalities with a population over 1,000,000 inhabitants. Effective on January 1, 2014.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2013
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 21, 2013
Last action Dec 3, 2014
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
0
Committee
4
Amendments
1
Mar 22, 2013
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Mar 13, 2013
Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
lower
Mar 13, 2013
Introduced
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Joe Sosnowski
lower
Mar 4, 2013
Committee
Assigned to Public Safety: Police & Fire Committee
lower
Feb 21, 2013
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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