Safe Stay Act

This bill would require carbon monoxide (CO) alarms in every sleeping or dwelling room in places open to the public that rent out rooms. The alarms must meet national fire safety codes, like NFPA 72 and the International Fire Code, and states can choose to go above these standards if they want stronger protections.

Owners must give each guest a written notice at check-in saying the building is in compliance. The Federal Trade Commission can enforce this notice rule. The notice requirement starts one year after the law is enacted. FEMA must also update guidance and help states update their safety lists so these CO alarm rules are included .

• Who is affected: Hotels and other public lodging places; their guests; state safety agencies.
• What changes: CO alarms required in every guest room; written compliance notice at check-in; FTC can enforce the notice rule; national standards are updated and used; FEMA updates public info and state lists .
• When: The check-in notice rule begins one year after enactment; other updates take effect through the federal safety guidelines process .