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DemocratBill · H.R. 3918· House(119-HR-3918)

To ensure that certain short-term rentals are equipped with a smoke detector and a carbon monoxide detector, and for other purposes.

Rep. Keating
Age: 74 years
Massachusetts
Introduced
6/11/2025
Last activity
6/11/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsored by
William Keating
Cosponsors
Democrat - 1Republican - 0
Commerce
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill requires that certain short-term rentals be equipped with both a smoke detector and a carbon monoxide detector. It defines short-term rentals as properties providing temporary lodging for less than 30 days that are promoted or sold in interstate commerce. The Federal Trade Commission is authorized to create regulations to carry out these requirements. Violations of these rules will be treated as unfair or deceptive acts or practices under the Federal Trade Commission Act. The mandate for these safety devices takes effect one year after the act is passed.

Yes

  • Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+6

    The mandate ensures consumers have essential life-safety equipment in temporary lodging.

  • Does this give the federal government more power?+3

    The bill expands the Federal Trade Commission's authority to regulate short-term rental safety requirements.

  • Would children be better off under this?+3

    Increased safety detectors in rental properties provide a safer environment for children.

The opposite

  • Would business owners be better off under this?-3

    Short-term rental owners face new regulatory burdens and potential penalties for non-compliance.

  • Does this make it easier to run a small business?-2

    Small business owners operating short-term rentals will face new compliance costs and regulatory risks.