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Committee hears ‘Matthew’s Law’ to require carbon monoxide warning labels on gasoline-powered boats
Summary
The House Environment and Transportation Committee heard testimony on House Bill 1322, which would require gasoline-powered vessels manufactured after July 31, 2007 to display carbon monoxide warning labels. Supporters, including the victim’s family and state agencies, said the change is low-cost and could prevent deaths; no vote was recorded.
The House Environment and Transportation Committee heard testimony on House Bill 1322 — dubbed “Matthew’s Law” by supporters — a measure that would require gasoline-powered vessels manufactured after July 31, 2007 to display a carbon monoxide warning label.
Supporters told committee members the labels are inexpensive, already used by industry and emergency responders, and could reduce preventable deaths from carbon monoxide exposure aboard boats. “This tragedy is 100% preventable,” testified Alida Ball, whose son Matthew Thomas McHale died of carbon monoxide…
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