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MA H4426

Relative to carbon monoxide alarms in schools


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Introduced
02/20/2020
In Committee
02/20/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to carbon monoxide alarms in schools

AI Summary

This bill establishes a School Carbon Monoxide Safety Trust Fund to provide grants to public school districts for the installation of carbon monoxide detection systems as required by law. The bill also requires that school building projects include plans for carbon monoxide detection system installation, and allows for temporary use of battery-powered or plug-in with battery backup carbon monoxide alarms in schools until major renovation projects are completed. The Department of Fire Services is tasked with developing best practices for carbon monoxide detection system placement and installation in schools. The bill also provides an initial $7.5 million transfer from the General Fund to the School Carbon Monoxide Safety Trust Fund.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (14)

Other Sponsors (1)

Committee on Education (J)

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 02/20/2020)

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