Awning Safety Act of 2025

The Awning Safety Act of 2025 directs the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to establish a new safety standard for fixed and freestanding retractable awnings within 18 months of enactment. The standard must specifically address risks of death or serious injury from hazards like awnings unexpectedly opening while removing bungee tie-downs. This requirement directly affects manufacturers and sellers of these awnings, who will need to comply with the new safety rules. The CPSC will determine which awning types are covered, and the resulting standard will be treated as a formal consumer product safety rule under existing law.