What's happening
This bill requires new and substantially renovated boats with enclosed living spaces sold in New York to have marine carbon monoxide detectors.
Why it matters
Targets a Specific Safety Risk. By requiring marine carbon monoxide detectors in boats with enclosed living spaces, the bill addresses the serious health hazard posed by carbon monoxide poisoning—a risk that is heightened in tightly enclosed, poorly ventilated areas on vessels.
Covers Both New and Majorly Renovated Vessels. The requirement applies not just to brand-new boats, but also to older boats that undergo substantial renovations (where renovation costs meet or exceed the boat's current value). This ensures older boats brought up to modern standards also meet current safety requirements.
Mandates Recognized Safety Standards. The detectors must comply with the American Boat and Yacht Council Standard A-24, meaning only devices meeting established industry benchmarks for effectiveness and reliability will be acceptable, helping to prevent the use of substandard or incompatible devices.
Promotes Consumer Protection and Awareness. By tying the carbon monoxide detector requirement to the point of sale, the bill ensures that buyers of new or significantly refurbished boats are protected and made aware of this safety feature, potentially reducing liability for sellers and increasing the overall safety culture among boaters in New York.
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Require Boat CO Detectors
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10 Co-sponsors
3 Multi-sponsors
History
- Referred to codes
- Reported referred to codes
- Referred to tourism, parks, arts and sports development
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Require Boat CO Detectors
In Senate Committee · Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks And Recreation · Sponsor John E. Brooks
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STATE OF NEW YORK
4691
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
February 5, 2019
Introduced by M. of A. JEAN-PIERRE, ENGLEBRIGHT, COOK, TAYLOR, BARRON, ARROYO, RIVERA, RICHARDSON, GOTTFRIED, MOSLEY, MONTESANO -- Multi- Sponsored by -- M. of A. EPSTEIN, M. L. MILLER, SIMON -- read once and referred to the Committee on Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development
AN ACT to amend the navigation law, in relation to requiring working marine carbon monoxide detectors to be carried on certain boats
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Section 40 of the navigation law is amended by adding a new subdivision 9-a to read as follows:
9-a. Marine carbon monoxide detectors.
(a) For the purposes of this section, a marine carbon monoxide detection system shall mean a device or system that meets the requirements of the current version of the American Boat and Yacht Council Standard A-24, for carbon monoxide detection systems.
(b) For the purpose of this section, an "enclosed accommodation compartment" means one contiguous space, surrounded by boat structure that contains all of the following:
(i) designated sleeping accommodations;
(ii) a galley area with sink; and
(iii) a head compartment.
(c) For the purposes of this section, "substantial renovations" shall mean any renovation where the value of renovation work is equal to or greater than the present market value of the vessel.
(d) After the effective date of this subdivision, no new vessel that has an enclosed accommodation compartment or a vessel that undergoes substantial renovations may be sold or offered for sale in the state unless such vessel is equipped with a new functioning marine carbon monoxide detection system installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
§ 2. This act shall take effect on the one hundred eightieth day after it shall have become a law.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD06848-01-9
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