To ensure that certain short-term rentals are equipped with a smoke detector and a carbon monoxide detector, and for other purposes.

United States119th CongressHR-3918House of Representatives
Updated: Jun 11, 2025

Summary

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

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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