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MA H2097

MA H2097
Requiring carbon monoxide alarms in all residential, governmental and commercial structures


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Introduced
03/11/2015
In Committee
03/21/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation requiring carbon monoxide alarms in all residential, governmental and commercial structures. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

AI Summary

This bill, concerning public safety and homeland security, aims to expand the requirement for carbon monoxide alarms to all structures, not just those used for residential purposes. Specifically, it amends Section 26F ½ of Chapter 148 of the General Laws by removing the phrase "occupied in whole or in part for residential purposes" from multiple lines within that section, thereby broadening the scope of buildings that must be equipped with these life-saving devices to include governmental and commercial structures in addition to residential ones.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (11)

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 03/21/2016)

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