Senate Bill No. 1490, also known as Public Act No. 25-123, establishes new regulations regarding the sale of battery-powered smoke detectors in the state. Effective from October 1, 2025, the bill prohibits the distribution, sale, or offering for sale of smoke detection and warning equipment powered solely by a battery unless the battery is nonreplaceable, nonremovable, and capable of lasting for at least ten years. However, this requirement does not apply to smoke detection equipment powered by a building's electrical system, fire alarm systems, or devices utilizing low-power radio frequency wireless communication.

Additionally, the bill allows for the sale of smoke detection equipment that does not meet these new requirements if the seller possesses such equipment on or before October 1, 2025, or has placed an order for it prior to that date. Violations of this section can result in fines of up to one hundred dollars for a first offense and up to five hundred dollars for subsequent offenses. The bill aims to enhance safety standards for smoke detection devices while providing a transition period for existing inventory.