This bill establishes a federal requirement that all short-term rentals must be equipped with a smoke detector and a carbon monoxide detector . A short-term rental is defined as a property, such as a single-family home or condominium, that provides temporary lodging for a fee to the general public for periods shorter than 30 consecutive days, and is promoted or sold in interstate commerce. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is empowered to promulgate regulations necessary to carry out these provisions and is responsible for their enforcement. Violations of these safety requirements will be treated as unfair or deceptive acts or practices under the Federal Trade Commission Act, subjecting offenders to its penalties. This mandate will become effective one year following the date of the bill's enactment.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Commerce
To ensure that certain short-term rentals are equipped with a smoke detector and a carbon monoxide detector, and for other purposes.
USA119th CongressHR-3918| House
| Updated: 6/11/2025
This bill establishes a federal requirement that all short-term rentals must be equipped with a smoke detector and a carbon monoxide detector . A short-term rental is defined as a property, such as a single-family home or condominium, that provides temporary lodging for a fee to the general public for periods shorter than 30 consecutive days, and is promoted or sold in interstate commerce. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is empowered to promulgate regulations necessary to carry out these provisions and is responsible for their enforcement. Violations of these safety requirements will be treated as unfair or deceptive acts or practices under the Federal Trade Commission Act, subjecting offenders to its penalties. This mandate will become effective one year following the date of the bill's enactment.