Repealing and recodifying provisions of law dealing with smoke detection systems; clarifying that the installation of smoke alarms is required in specified areas of specified buildings; providing that the Act is applicable statewide; authorizing a local jurisdiction to adopt regulations; requiring a minimum number of smoke alarms be installed in specified areas; requiring a smoke alarm to activate other smoke alarms in specified circumstances; authorizing a landlord to require reimbursement from a tenant for the cost of a smoke alarm; etc.
SB969
Public Safety – Fire Protection and Prevention – Residential Smoke Alarms
Repealing and recodifying provisions of law dealing with smoke detection systems; clarifying that the installation of smoke alarms is required in specified areas of specified buildings; providing that the Act is applicable statewide; authorizing a local jurisdiction to adopt regulations; requiring a minimum number of smoke alarms be installed in specified areas; requiring a smoke alarm to activate other smoke alarms in specified circumstances; authorizing a landlord to require reimbursement from a tenant for the cost of a smoke alarm; etc.
Session:
2013 Regular Session
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Status
Became Law
Bill Text
| Date | Bill Type | Click here for Bill Details (PDF) |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-05-23 | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2013RS/Chapters_noln/CH_594_sb0969e.pdf | |
| 2013-04-05 | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2013RS/bills/sb/sb0969e.pdf | |
| 2013-03-19 | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2013RS/bills/sb/sb0969t.pdf | |
| 2013-02-15 | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2013RS/bills/sb/sb0969f.pdf |
Votes
| Date | Action | Vote | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-03-18 | Senate Floor - Third Reading Passed (47-0) | Yea: 47 No: 0 Other: 0 | Document |
| 2013-03-29 | House Floor - Third Reading Passed (139-0) | Yea: 139 No: 0 Other: 2 | Document |
| 2013-03-31 | Senate Floor - Third Reading Passed (46-0) | Yea: 46 No: 0 Other: 0 | Document |
Amendments
no data available at this time.
Bill History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 2013-05-16 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 594 |
| 2013-04-05 | Passed Enrolled |
| 2013-04-05 | Third Reading Passed (46-0) |
| 2013-04-05 | Senate Concur - House Amendment |
| 2013-04-04 | Third Reading Passed with Amendments (139-0) |
| 2013-04-01 | Second Reading Passed with Amendments |
| 2013-04-01 | Favorable with Amendments {550818/1 Report Adopted |
| 2013-04-01 | Favorable with Amendments Report by Environmental Matters |
| 2013-03-28 | Hearing 3/28 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2013-03-20 | First Reading Environmental Matters |
| 2013-03-20 | Third Reading Passed (47-0) |
| 2013-03-18 | Second Reading Passed with Amendments |
| 2013-03-18 | Favorable with Amendments {324138/1 Report Adopted |
| 2013-03-18 | Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
| 2013-03-12 | Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2013-02-20 | Rereferred to Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs |
| 2013-02-15 | First Reading Senate Rules |
Sponsors
| Name | District |
|---|---|
| Barry Glassman | SD-035 |
| Roy Dyson | SD-029 |
| Jim Mathias | SD-038 |