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US HR1460

Nicholas and Zachary Burt Memorial Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act of 2021


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Introduced
03/01/2021
In Committee
03/02/2021
Crossed Over
04/19/2021
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

AN ACT To encourage States to require the installation of residential carbon monoxide detectors in homes, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Nicholas and Zachary Burt Memorial Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act of 2021, aims to encourage states to require the installation of residential carbon monoxide detectors in homes. The bill establishes a grant program through the Consumer Product Safety Commission to provide assistance to states and tribal organizations that have adopted laws or regulations requiring compliant carbon monoxide alarms in dwelling units. The grant funds can be used to purchase and install alarms in low-income and elderly households, develop training materials, and educate the public about the risks of carbon monoxide poisoning. The bill also defines key terms, such as "carbon monoxide alarm" and "compliant carbon monoxide alarm," and sets limitations on the use of grant funds for administrative costs and public outreach.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (on 04/19/2021)

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