Summary

Requires the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to issue a final safety standard for specified “covered gates” within one year that incorporates particular ASTM and ANSI/CAN/UL technical requirements (with specified 2025 reference dates) and to run a national education and awareness campaign about gate hazards and prevention. The law defines key terms (manufacturer, covered gate, building official, etc.), sets rules for how voluntary standard updates are handled, and requires a report to Congress summarizing the education campaign within three years.

Key Points

• CPSC required to issue a mandatory safety standard for covered gates within one year of enactment.
• Standard must require compliance with specified ASTM and ANSI/CAN/UL technical standards as of January 1, 2025, and address future revisions.
• CPSC must run a national education and awareness campaign about gate hazards and prevention, starting within two years.
• Campaign must include materials for manufacturers, consumers, and building officials and highlight low-cost prevention methods.
• CPSC must report to Congress within three years summarizing the education and outreach actions taken.
• The law defines key terms (covered gate, manufacturer, building official, etc.) to clarify scope and responsibilities.
• Standards created under the law are treated as rules under the Consumer Product Safety Act and can be changed later through normal rulemaking.
• No specific funding is provided in the text; agencies will likely implement using existing CPSC resources unless funds are appropriated separately.

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