Safe Stay Act

The Safe Stay Act amends the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to significantly enhance safety in public accommodations. Its primary objective is to require the mandatory installation of compliant carbon monoxide alarms in every sleeping or dwelling unit within these establishments. The bill specifies that these alarms must adhere to standards set by the International Fire Code or National Fire Protection Association Standard 72, along with applicable UL standards. This measure aims to protect guests from the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning. Beyond installation, the legislation mandates that owners or operators of public accommodations provide guests with written notice upon check-in, confirming compliance with the new carbon monoxide alarm requirements. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is tasked with ensuring states update their fire prevention lists to reflect these changes. Violations of the notice provision will be treated as unfair or deceptive acts or practices, falling under the enforcement authority of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) , which is also empowered to issue related regulations.