Awning Safety Act of 2025
Sponsored By: Representative Balderson
Passed House
Summary
Creates a federal, mandatory safety standard for retractable awnings to reduce the risk of death and serious injury. This bill would direct the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue a final rule covering fixed and freestanding retractable awnings within 18 months to address hazards like awnings that unexpectedly open and strike people when covers are removed with bungee tie-downs.
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- Homeowners and people who use or maintain awnings would face lower risk of death or serious injury from retractable awnings that unexpectedly open.
- People who remove awning covers using bungee tie-downs would get specific protections against the hazard of being struck by an opening awning.
- Manufacturers and importers of retractable awnings within the Commission's jurisdiction would have to meet the new mandatory federal safety standard.
- The Consumer Product Safety Commission would define which types of retractable awnings are covered and treat the standard as a consumer product safety rule under the Consumer Product Safety Act.
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1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
New safety rules for retractable awnings
If enacted, this bill would require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to set a mandatory safety standard for fixed and freestanding retractable awnings. The rule would aim to prevent death or serious injury, including cases where an awning pops open and hits someone while removing bungee tie-downs. CPSC would define which awning types are covered and finish the rule within 18 months after enactment. Makers and sellers would face new safety and compliance requirements, which could lead to safer products for households and small businesses.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Balderson
OH • R
Cosponsors
Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14]
FL • D
Sponsored 3/3/2025
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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