U.S. Rep. Angie Craig Reintroduces Federal Legislation to Require Carbon Monoxide Detectors in Hotel and Motel Rooms
She originally introduced the legislation in 2020 after hearing the story of Lakeville resident Leslie Lienemann
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig reintroduced her legislation to require the installation of carbon monoxide detectors in every hotel and motel room across the country.
Rep. Craig originally introduced the Stay Safe Act in 2020 after hearing the story of Lakeville resident Leslie Lienemann. While travelling for a hockey tournament, Leslie and her son were hospitalized with serious illnesses due to near-fatal carbon monoxide levels being left undetected in their hotel room.
“We have the tools needed to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning and save lives – let's use them. I introduced this bill to require carbon monoxide detectors be installed in every hotel and motel room to protect Minnesotans, like Leslie and her son, from carbon monoxide poisoning while traveling,” said Rep. Craig.
The Stay Safe Act is cosponsored by Reps. Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Mike Levin (CA-49).
Last year, the Minnesota legislature passed similar legislation to require installation of carbon monoxide alarms in hotels, motels and lodges. The law will go into effect in Minnesota on August 1, 2024.
Bill text of the Stay Safe Act can be found here.
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