Safe Stay Act

The Safe Stay Act amends the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to require carbon monoxide alarms in all places of public accommodation, such as hotels and motels, and to ensure guests are notified of compliance. Sec. 2, Updating fire prevention guidelines: This section updates the fire prevention guidelines to require that compliant carbon monoxide alarms be installed in each sleeping or dwelling unit within places of public accommodation affecting commerce. It defines a 'compliant carbon monoxide alarm' as one installed per the International Fire Code or National Fire Protection Association Standard 72, and applicable UL standards. It also requires the FEMA Administrator to ensure states update their lists of fire safety codes to reflect this new requirement. Sec. 3, Notice of compliant carbon monoxide alarms: This section requires owners or operators of places of public accommodation to give each guest, at check-in, written notice that the property is in compliance with the carbon monoxide alarm requirement. The Federal Trade Commission will enforce this notice requirement as an unfair or deceptive act or practice, with the power to issue regulations. This section takes effect one year after the bill is enacted.