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NJ S410

NJ S410
Concerns carbon monoxide detectors in multiple dwellings and certain hotels.


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Introduced
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026-2027 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill provides an additional layer of protection for occupants of certain multiple dwelling units requiring carbon monoxide detectors. The bill requires that any hotel or multiple dwelling unit that is required to be equipped with a carbon monoxide detector and that is already equipped with a monitored fire alarm system, also be equipped with a monitored carbon monoxide system. The bill defines a "monitored fire alarm system" as a fire detection or suppression system that, in addition to sounding a localized siren or alert, also transmits a notification to the local fire department or emergency services entity in order to alert that entity of a potential fire emergency requiring response from the department or entity. A "monitored carbon monoxide system" is defined by the bill as a carbon monoxide sensor device that, in addition to sounding a localized siren or alert, also transmits a notification to the local fire department or emergency services entity in order to alert that entity of a potential carbon monoxide emergency requiring response from the department or entity.

AI Summary

This bill requires that any hotel or multiple dwelling unit that is already equipped with a monitored fire alarm system, which is a fire detection or suppression system that alerts local emergency services in addition to sounding a local alarm, must also be equipped with a monitored carbon monoxide alarm system. A monitored carbon monoxide alarm system is defined as a carbon monoxide sensor device that also transmits a notification to local emergency services when a potential carbon monoxide emergency is detected, in addition to sounding a local alarm. This adds an extra layer of safety for residents by ensuring that carbon monoxide emergencies are also reported to emergency responders, similar to how fire emergencies are handled.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee (on 01/13/2026)

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