Each year, more than 400 Americans die from unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning not linked to fires, more than 100,000 visit the emergency room, and more than 14,000 are hospitalized according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Carbon monoxide is odorless and colorless, and because of this, individuals may not be aware of a leak until they start experiencing symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, nausea, and fatigue. However, when it comes to children, detecting the effects of carbon monoxide poisoning is more challenging.

To address this issue, I plan to reintroduce legislation to require child care facilities housed in buildings with carbon monoxide sources to be equipped with one or more carbon monoxide alarms, depending on the size of the building. Because carbon monoxide leaks can easily go undetected, we must outfit child care facilities with carbon monoxide alarms. A child who complains of a headache may not realize it is a sign of carbon monoxide poisoning, and younger children cannot communicate their symptoms. Furthermore, caregivers may not recognize the issue in time, which could lead to tragic outcomes. 

Please join me in co-sponsoring this legislation to protect Pennsylvania children from carbon monoxide poisoning.
 

Statutes/Laws affected:
Printer's No. 0116: P.L.31, No.21