HB1398 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2011 and 2012
HB1398

Introduced , by Rep. Donald L. Moffitt

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:

425 ILCS 60/2

from Ch. 127 1/2, par. 802

Amends the Smoke Detector Act. Provides that the meaning of "dwelling unit" shall include each living unit in a hotel. Effective January 1, 2012.

A BILL FOR

AN ACT concerning safety.

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly:

Section 5. The Smoke Detector Act is amended by changing Section 2 as follows:

(425 ILCS 60/2) (from Ch. 127 1/2, par. 802)

Sec. 2. For the purposes of this Act:

"Approved smoke detector" or "detector" means a smoke detector of the ionization or photoelectric type, which complies with all the requirements of the Rules and regulations of the Illinois State Fire Marshal.

"Dwelling unit" means a room or suite of rooms used for human habitation, and includes a single family residence as well as each living unit of a multiple family residence, and each living unit in a mixed-use building, and each living unit in a hotel.

"Hotel" means any building or buildings maintained, advertised, or held out to the public to be a place where lodging is offered for consideration to travelers and guests. "Hotel" includes inns, motels, tourist homes or courts, bed and breakfast establishments and lodging houses.

(Source: P.A. 85-1404.)

Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect January 1, 2012.