Carbon monoxide detectors; required in certain rental dwelling units in State. (SB667)

Introduced By

Sen. Frank Ruff (R-Clarksville)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Carbon monoxide detectors; required in certain rental dwelling units in the Commonwealth. Amends the Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act and other sections on landlord and tenant law to require landlords to install and maintain carbon monoxide detectors in all rental dwelling units that contain or are serviced by a carbon-based-fueled appliance or device that produces by-products of combustion, have an attached garage or carport, or are adjacent to a parking space. The bill also imposes an obligation on the tenant to not remove or tamper with a carbon monoxide detector. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
01/19/2006Presented and ordered printed 060166812
01/19/2006Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
01/25/2006Continued to 2007 in General Laws and Technology (14-Y 0-N) (see vote tally)