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Short-Term Rental Safety: Mandatory Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors

New regulations mandate that all short-term rental properties, such as vacation homes or apartments, must be equipped with working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. This aims to enhance the safety of individuals using these accommodations, protecting them from fire hazards and carbon monoxide poisoning. The rules will take effect one year after enactment.
Key points
All short-term rental properties (rented for less than 30 consecutive days) must have smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
This applies to entire properties or parts of properties offered to the public for a fee.
The Federal Trade Commission will oversee compliance and can impose penalties for violations.
The changes are designed to improve the safety of travelers and short-term renters.
Property owners have one year from the enactment date to comply with the new requirements.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_3918
Sponsor: Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9]
Process start date: 2025-06-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

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

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_3918.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-06-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • All short-term rental properties (rented for less than 30 consecutive days) must have smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
  • This applies to entire properties or parts of properties offered to the public for a fee.
  • The Federal Trade Commission will oversee compliance and can impose penalties for violations.
  • The changes are designed to improve the safety of travelers and short-term renters.
  • Property owners have one year from the enactment date to comply with the new requirements.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Real Estate Security