Senate Bill 1065 mandates the installation of carbon monoxide detectors in child care centers and public and private elementary and secondary schools that utilize fuel-burning appliances. The bill specifies that detectors in newly designed buildings must be permanently powered by the building's electrical system and monitored by any required fire alarm system. Additionally, all detectors must carry a certification mark from Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., or a similar organization. The bill also requires the owners of these facilities to maintain the detectors according to the manufacturer's instructions.

To support compliance, the bill establishes a grant program administered by the Department of Justice, which will provide up to $3,000 to schools for the acquisition or installation of carbon monoxide detectors. This program is funded by an increase of $75,000 in the department's budget for the fiscal year 2025-26. The bill repeals a previous provision related to grants and amends existing laws to include the new requirements for carbon monoxide detectors in educational and child care settings.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 101.149(3)(a), 101.149, 101.149(3)(am), 101.149(7), 165.88(3m)(d), 165.88, 165.88(4)