Bill > H2568

This bill proposes to modify Section 26F ½ of chapter 148 of the General Laws by removing the language "occupied in whole or in part for residential purposes" from three different lines of the existing law. By removing this specific phrase, the bill appears to expand the requirement for carbon monoxide alarms beyond just residential structures to include all types of buildings, such as governmental and commercial structures. Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, and potentially deadly gas produced by incomplete combustion of fuels like natural gas, wood, and coal, making CO alarms critical safety devices. The proposed changes would likely mandate that carbon monoxide alarms be installed in a broader range of buildings to help protect people from potential carbon monoxide poisoning, regardless of the building's primary use or occupancy type.

Budget and Finance, Justice

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2568