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This bill establishes comprehensive requirements for fuel gas alarm installation in residential, commercial, and institutional buildings with gas-powered appliances. The legislation mandates that all covered buildings must install at least one fuel gas alarm in each room containing a gas appliance by January 1, 2028, following specific guidelines from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). The bill defines fuel gas alarms as devices tested by independent laboratories and certified to detect natural gas or propane, with requirements for both hardwired and battery-powered alarms. Property transfers after January 1, 2027, will require certification of fuel gas alarm compliance, and the bill creates a State Fuel Gas Safety Assistance Fund to provide free or subsidized alarms to low-income households. A Gas Detector Alliance will be established within the Office of the State Fire Marshal to provide recommendations on the Act's implementation, and local governments may receive grants to support enforcement and education efforts. Violations of the Act are considered petty offenses, and the bill limits home rule jurisdictions from implementing less restrictive regulations. The Act will take effect on January 1, 2026, and requires the Office of the State Fire Marshal to adopt implementing rules to ensure safety and compliance across the state.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3652&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104