H.B. No. 3209 introduces a new chapter, Chapter 770, to the Health and Safety Code, which mandates the installation of carbon monoxide detectors in specific types of properties. This requirement applies to residential real properties, multiunit residential properties, residential facilities, commercial lodging establishments, fraternity or sorority houses, and any other residential properties as determined by the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission. The law stipulates that construction on these properties must begin on or after September 1, 2025, for the requirements to be applicable.

The bill outlines that property owners must ensure their properties are equipped with carbon monoxide detectors according to the rules established under this chapter. Furthermore, property owners are prohibited from selling, leasing, or transferring ownership of the property unless it is equipped with the required detectors. The executive commissioner is tasked with adopting necessary rules for the implementation of this chapter, including guidelines for the placement, installation, and maintenance of the detectors. The law is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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