An Act relative to the requirement of explosive gas sensor devices
This bill requires owners of residential buildings with gas-burning equipment to install and maintain working explosive gas sensor devices. Landlords must ensure these alarms are operational at the start of every rental period and keep batteries or wiring in good condition annually. The law also mandates fire department inspections upon the sale or transfer of a property to verify compliance. Additionally, the state building code is authorized to set stricter standards for new construction or major renovations.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
May 2024
Senate Passage
Apr 2024
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action May 22, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
4
Committee
2
May 22, 2024
Lower · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
lower
Apr 25, 2024
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Mar 25, 2024
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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