The proposed legislation, General Assembly Raised Bill No. 284, mandates that privately owned multifamily housing projects located in municipalities with populations between 130,000 and 140,000 must install and maintain emergency power generators. These generators are required to provide a minimum of four to twelve hours of electrical power to each housing unit for essential services such as heating, water, lighting, and critical medical equipment, as well as to each passenger elevator. The bill specifically alters the existing law by changing the population threshold from "thirty-five" thousand to "forty" thousand.

Additionally, the bill defines "privately owned multifamily housing project" as a property that includes a building of at least fifteen stories that contains age-restricted dwelling units and is partially subject to a mortgage insured under the National Housing Act. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2026, and aims to enhance the safety and preparedness of residents in these multifamily housing projects during emergencies.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 29-453a