Safe Stay Act
Sponsored By: Representative Craig
Introduced
Summary
Requires compliant carbon monoxide alarms in every sleeping or dwelling unit at places of public accommodation that affect commerce. The bill would amend the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act to replace the referenced standard with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 72 and to tie compliant CO alarms to the International Fire Code and applicable UL standards.
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- Families and guests: Guests would get written notice at check-in that the facility meets the CO alarm requirement. That notice obligation would begin one year after enactment.
- Owners and operators: Hotels and other places of public accommodation would need to install CO alarms in each sleeping or dwelling unit that meet the bill's definition of "compliant" under NFPA 72, the International Fire Code, and referenced UL standards.
- Federal and state roles: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) would require states to update their lists to reflect the change and would update a master list. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) would enforce noncompliance as a violation under the FTC Act with the same penalties and could issue implementing regulations.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
National standard for CO alarms
If enacted, the bill would set what counts as a compliant carbon monoxide alarm. It would use the latest International Fire Code or NFPA 72 and the UL standards they reference. This would guide how alarms must be installed and checked across the country.
CO alarms required in hotels and inns
If enacted, hotels and similar places would have to install compliant carbon monoxide alarms in every sleeping or dwelling unit. At check-in, they would need to give each guest a written note saying they meet this rule. The Federal Trade Commission would enforce it as an FTC Act violation and could issue rules. States could still apply higher installation standards. The check-in notice duty would start one year after enactment.
FEMA lists approved CO alarms
If enacted, FEMA would add compliant carbon monoxide alarms to its lists alongside smoke detectors. Each State would update its list, and FEMA would update the master list. This could make it easier to find consistent information about CO alarms.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Craig
MN • D
Cosponsors
Levin
CA • D
Sponsored 6/5/2025
Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40]
CA • R
Sponsored 10/24/2025
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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