Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research | BILL ANALYSIS |
Civil Rights & Judiciary Committee |
HB 2595
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Brief Description: Concerning smoke detection devices.
Sponsors: Representatives Boehnke, Chapman, Dent, Leavitt, Goehner, Steele and Eslick.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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Hearing Date: 1/22/20
Staff: Ingrid Lewis (786-7289).
Background:
Following the sale of a dwelling unit, a seller must provide at least one smoke detection device before the buyer or other person occupies the dwelling unit. A seller is not required to install the smoke detection device in the dwelling unit.
A nonprofit or person who voluntarily assists the buyer of a dwelling unit with the installation of a smoke detection device is not liable in a proceeding related to the installation of the device. This protection against liability applies only in the context of real estate transactions.
Summary of Bill:
The provision providing liability protection to a nonprofit or person who voluntarily assists in the installation of a smoke detection device in a dwelling in the context of a real estate transaction is expanded to apply to all situations.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Not requested.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of the session in which the bill is passed.