To ensure that certain short-term rentals are equipped with a smoke detector and a carbon monoxide detector, and for other purposes.
Sponsored By: Representative Keating
Introduced
Summary
A nationwide safety standard for short-term rentals would require both a smoke detector and a carbon monoxide detector in properties rented for stays under 30 days. The Federal Trade Commission would get authority to write and enforce rules under the FTC Act.
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- Hosts and property owners would need to equip short-term rentals with both detectors. The requirement would apply to rentals offered to the public for under 30 days and would take effect one year after enactment.
- Platforms and booking services could not rent, offer, or facilitate listings that lack both detectors and would face FTC enforcement and penalties under the Federal Trade Commission Act.
- Renters would get a more consistent baseline of smoke and carbon monoxide protection across short-term stays, including single-family homes and units in condos, cooperatives, and time-shares.
- The FTC would have rulemaking power under the applicable administrative procedures and could treat violations as FTC Act violations with corresponding penalties, privileges, and immunities.
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Detectors required for short-term rentals
Hosts and platforms would not be allowed to rent or list a short-term rental unless it has a smoke detector and a carbon monoxide detector. This would start one year after enactment. The rule would cover paid stays under 30 days in properties marketed or sold in interstate commerce, like houses, condos, co-ops, or time-shares. Meeting rooms, banquet services, and catering would not count. The FTC could issue rules and enforce penalties under the FTC Act.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Keating
MA • D
Cosponsors
Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8]
MD • D
Sponsored 7/2/2025
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