Fire: other; certain battery and power source standards for certain smoke alarm devices; require. Creates new act.
This bill establishes new safety standards for smoke alarms sold in Michigan, requiring that most devices be powered by a battery that cannot be easily removed or replaced. Starting 18 months after it takes effect, manufacturers and sellers must ensure these alarms use a non-removable battery or another long-lasting power source capable of functioning for at least 10 years. The law exempts devices that are hardwired into a building's electrical system, connected to a central monitoring service, or equipped with wireless internet capabilities. Violations of these standards are classified as civil infractions and can result in fines of up to $500 for those who distribute or sell non-compliant alarms.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2024
Senate Passage
Oct 2023
House Passage
Jun 2024
Signed into Law
Jul 2024
Introduced May 4, 2023
Signed Jul 30, 2024
Floor votes · Senate Oct 19, 2023 · House Jun 18, 2024
How they voted
23–15
Passed
Total votes 38
Oct 19, 2023
D
Democratic20
100% Yea
R
Republican18
83% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
24
Key actions
8
Committee
7
Jul 30, 2024
Introduced
FILED WITH SECRETARY OF STATE 07/23/2024 12:04 PM
upper
Jul 30, 2024
Signed into law
APPROVED BY GOVERNOR 07/23/2024 10:04 AM
upper
Jun 18, 2024
Lower · Passed
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call # 180 Yeas 60 Nays 49 Excused 0 Not Voting 1
lower
Feb 27, 2024
Committee
referred to second reading
lower
Feb 27, 2024
Lower · Passed
reported with recommendation without amendment
lower
Oct 24, 2023
Committee
referred to Committee on Regulatory Reform
lower
Oct 24, 2023
Introduced
received on 10/20/2023
lower
Oct 19, 2023
Upper · Passed
PASSED ROLL CALL # 558 YEAS 23 NAYS 15 EXCUSED 0 NOT VOTING 0
upper
Oct 19, 2023
Upper · Passed
SUBSTITUTE (S-2) ADOPTED
upper
Oct 18, 2023
Upper · Passed
SUBSTITUTE (S-1) CONCURRED IN
upper
Oct 18, 2023
Upper · Passed
REPORTED BY COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FAVORABLY WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-1)
upper
Oct 10, 2023
Committee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-1)
upper
Oct 10, 2023
Upper · Passed
REPORTED FAVORABLY WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-1)
upper
May 4, 2023
Committee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY AFFAIRS
upper
May 4, 2023
Introduced
INTRODUCED BY SENATOR KEVIN HERTEL
upper
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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