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MI SB0515

MI SB0515
Housing: other; requirement for certain rental units to be equipped with a carbon monoxide device; provide for. Amends 1972 PA 348 (MCL 554.601 - 554.616) by adding sec. 1e.


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Introduced
09/03/2025
In Committee
10/23/2025
Crossed Over
10/23/2025
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

103rd Legislature

Bill Summary

A bill to amend 1972 PA 348, entitled"An act to regulate relationships between landlords and tenants relative to rental agreements for rental units; to regulate the payment, repayment, use and investment of security deposits; to provide for commencement and termination inventories of rental units; to provide for termination arrangements relative to rental units; to provide for legal remedies; and to provide penalties,"(MCL 554.601 to 554.616) by adding section 1e.

AI Summary

This bill amends Michigan's landlord-tenant law to require landlords to install at least one operational carbon monoxide (CO) device in rental units that have fuel-fired appliances (such as gas stoves, oil heaters, wood stoves) or are adjacent to an enclosed garage. The bill defines a carbon monoxide device as a detector that provides a distinct audible alert and is certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory. Landlords who fail to comply with this requirement can be cited for a state civil infraction and potentially fined up to $500. The bill aims to enhance tenant safety by ensuring early detection of potentially deadly carbon monoxide, which is an odorless, colorless gas produced by burning carbon-based fuels. The term "operational" means the device must be in working condition and actively serving its protective function. This legislation adds a new layer of safety requirements for rental property owners, prioritizing the protection of tenants from carbon monoxide poisoning.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Regulatory Reform (on 10/23/2025)

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