Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 2568: An Act requiring carbon monoxide alarms in all residential, governmental and commercial structures
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 2568 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act requiring carbon monoxide alarms in all residential, governmental and commercial structures. Primary sponsor: Christine Barber (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (September 22, 2025): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2568) of Christine P. Barber, Paul J. Donato and Patrick Joseph Kearney for legislation requiring carbon monoxide alarms in all residential, governmental and commercial structures. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christine Barber | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34th Middlesex |
| Paul Donato | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 35th Middlesex |
| Rodney M. Elliott | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Patrick Kearney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Plymouth |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
- Hearing scheduled for 06/11/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security