The state of Illinois is considering requiring carbon monoxide (CO) detectors in all residences. The Illinois Senate’s Housing and Community Affairs Committee passed a bill on to the full Senate a bill designed to protect residents from CO poisoning by requiring the CO detectors in homes.
Illinois’ largest city, Chicago, has required CO detectors since 1994. New York City instituted a similar requirement on Nov. 1.
In addition, the Colorado city of Hanson will be putting before voters a measure that would require CO detectors in most new homes.
Among states, Alaska started a requirement this year for CO detectors in homes, while Connecticut is considering a bill to require CO detectors in all new homes.
Sen. Don Harmon (D) is sponsoring Illinois Senate Bill 2086. A companion bill, House Bill 3690 by Rep. Daniel Burke (D), is being heard in the Illinois House and is still in committee.
