H 2568
An Act requiring carbon monoxide alarms in all residential, governmental and commercial structures
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Bill overview
This bill requires the installation of carbon monoxide (CO) alarms in all residential, governmental, and commercial buildings within Massachusetts. The goal is to increase public safety by alerting occupants to the presence of dangerous levels of CO, which can be deadly. The bill aims to prevent CO poisoning incidents and protect residents and building occupants. It builds upon previous attempts to establish similar regulations in the state.
Key provisions
- Requires carbon monoxide alarms to be installed in all residential buildings.
- Requires carbon monoxide alarms to be installed in all governmental buildings.
- Requires carbon monoxide alarms to be installed in all commercial buildings.
- Specifies the types of carbon monoxide alarms that must be used.
- Addresses the placement and maintenance of alarms.
- Establishes responsibilities for landlords and property owners.
- Requires regular testing of the alarms.
- Defines the standards for alarm functionality and reliability.
Who is affected
- Homeowners
- Renters
- Building Owners
- Property Managers
- Government Agencies
Notable changes
- Expands existing CO alarm requirements to include all building types.
- Likely to standardize CO alarm types and installation practices across the state.
- Addresses potential gaps in current CO safety regulations.
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Primary sponsor
Christine P. Barber
Cosponsors
Christine P. Barber
Patrick Joseph Kearney
Paul J. Donato
Rodney M. Elliott
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Bill H.2568 194th (Current)
An Act requiring carbon monoxide alarms in all residential, governmental and commercial structures
By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2568) of Christine P. Barber, Paul J. Donato and Patrick Joseph Kearney for legislation requiring carbon monoxide alarms in all residential, governmental and commercial structures. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Christine P. Barber Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.2568
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/5/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/11/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 9/22/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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