Nicholas and Zachary Burt Memorial Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act of 2021

Bill 117 HR 1460, also known as the Nicholas and Zachary Burt Memorial Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act of 2021, aims to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning in residential and commercial buildings. The bill is named after two brothers, Nicholas and Zachary Burt, who tragically died from carbon monoxide poisoning in 2019.

The bill requires the Consumer Product Safety Commission to establish safety standards for carbon monoxide detectors and alarms. These standards will ensure that carbon monoxide detectors are effective in detecting dangerous levels of carbon monoxide and alerting residents to the presence of this deadly gas.

Additionally, the bill provides funding for education and outreach programs to raise awareness about the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning and the importance of installing carbon monoxide detectors in homes and businesses. These programs will help inform the public about the risks associated with carbon monoxide exposure and how to prevent poisoning. Overall, the Nicholas and Zachary Burt Memorial Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act of 2021 aims to protect individuals and families from the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning by establishing safety standards for detectors and alarms and increasing public awareness about this silent killer.