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HI SR85

HI SR85
Requesting That The State Fire Council Establish An Educational Awareness Campaign On Preventing Clothes Dryer Fires In Homes And Work With Community Organizations To Implement Preventative Measures.


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Introduced
03/11/2022
In Committee
03/16/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/31/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE STATE FIRE COUNCIL ESTABLISH AN EDUCATIONAL AWARENESS CAMPAIGN ON PREVENTING CLOTHES DRYER FIRES IN HOMES AND WORK WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO IMPLEMENT PREVENTATIVE MEASURES. .

AI Summary

This Resolution requests that the State Fire Council, a body responsible for fire safety in Hawaii, launch an educational campaign to inform the public about how to prevent fires caused by clothes dryers, which are a significant cause of home fires, injuries, and property damage according to national statistics and local examples. The Resolution also urges the State Fire Council to collaborate with various community organizations, including insurance companies, property managers, and homeowner and condominium associations, to implement practical measures that reduce the risk of these fires within residential areas, especially given that many dryer vents may not have been cleaned recently.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

Referred to PSM. (on 03/16/2022)

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