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Delegates reject amendment to exempt gas‑free short‑term rentals from carbon‑monoxide detector rule
Summary
The Maryland House defeated an amendment that would have exempted short‑term rentals that 'don't produce carbon monoxide' from a new safety requirement. Lawmakers debated public‑safety tradeoffs and cost before a roll‑call produced 26 aye and 94 nay, leaving the bill to advance to third reading.
The House of Delegates debated an amendment to House Bill 12‑21, the Jillian and Lindsey Weiner Short‑Term Rental Fire Safety Act, that would have exempted short‑term rental units “that don't produce carbon monoxide” from a requirement to install carbon‑monoxide (CO) detectors. The amendment failed on a roll‑call vote, 26‑94, after a lengthy floor exchange.
Supporters framed the bill as a basic life‑safety measure. The bill sponsor said the State Fire Marshal “strongly recommended” adding CO detectors and noted the measure…
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