Public Safety - Short-Term Rental Units - Safety (Jillian and Lindsay Wiener Short-Term Rental Safety Act)

SB 624 requires short-term rental hosts (e.g., Airbnb hosts) offering units for less than 30 consecutive days to post evacuation diagrams, emergency contact numbers, provide working fire extinguishers, and install interconnected smoke alarms that meet specific sound and placement standards. Hosts must replace smoke alarms if they malfunction, exceed 10 years of age, or lack a production date. Booking platforms (like Airbnb) must notify hosts about these requirements and collect documentation confirming compliance. Local jurisdictions must enforce inspections and report data to the State Fire Marshal, aiming to improve fire safety for guests in temporary rentals.