IL HB3773

Allows battery-powered smoke detectors with self-contained, non-removable long-term batteries as an alternative to AC-wired detectors in existing dwelling units as of July 1, 1988.

Exempts certain advanced smoke detection devices from battery requirements, including centrally monitored systems, wireless devices with low-power radio frequency or Wi-Fi capability that provide early low battery warnings, and devices designated by the State Fire Marshal.

Establishes a 90-day warning period for violations of battery requirements, with fines up to $100 assessed every 30 days after the warning period, capping at $1,500 in total fines before criminal penalties apply.

Provides that violations of battery requirements may be dismissed if corrected prior to or on the hearing date to adjudicate the violation.

Exempts dwelling units and hotels within municipalities with a population over 1,000,000 inhabitants from smoke detector requirements under this Act.