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CT HB05212

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/23/2022

Primary Sponsor

Public Safety and Security Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits distribution, sale, or offering for sale of battery-powered smoke detectors with replaceable or removable batteries effective October 1, 2022
  • Requires batteries in battery-powered smoke detectors to be nonreplaceable, nonremovable, and capable of powering equipment for at least ten years
  • Exempts building electrical system-powered detectors, fire alarm systems with smoke detection, fire alarm devices connecting to panels, and devices using low-power radio frequency wireless communication
  • Allows existing inventory and pre-October 1, 2022 orders to be sold after the effective date
  • Penalties of up to $100 for first violation and up to $500 for subsequent violations

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Sale Of Battery-powered Smoke Detectors In The State.

Last Action

Public Hearing 03/03

2/25/2022

Committee Referrals

Public Safety and Security2/23/2022

Full Bill Text

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