Bill > H2331

This bill establishes a Window Falls Prevention Program within the Department of Public Health to educate the public about the dangers of children under 6 years old falling from windows. It mandates the installation of window guards in residential homes with windows on the third floor or higher that are accessible to children under 6. Landlords must provide these window guards at no additional cost to tenants, and tenants are prohibited from removing the guards except for emergency egress. The Department of Public Health can investigate complaints and impose civil penalties of up to $10,000 for violations not remedied within 10 business days.