2023 Senate Bill 328 / 2024 Public Act 98

Fire: other; certain battery and power source standards for certain smoke alarm devices; require.

An act to require certain standards for certain smoke alarm devices; to prohibit certain conduct and prescribe civil sanctions; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities.

House Fiscal Agency Analysis

Senate Bill 328 would create the Smoke Alarm Battery Standard Act, which would require new smoke detector units sold in Michigan to be powered by a nonremovable, 10-year battery. The bill would not apply to systems that are wireless or hardwired into a building

Introduced in the Senate

May 4, 2023

Introduced by Sen. Kevin Hertel (D-12) and six co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Sens. Paul Wojno (D-10), Sylvia Santana (D-2), John Cherry (D-27), Erika Geiss (D-1), Mallory McMorrow (D-8) and Sarah Anthony (D-21)

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Affairs

Oct. 5, 2023

Reported with substitute S-1

Oct. 10, 2023

Referred to the Committee of the Whole

Oct. 18, 2023

Reported with substitute S-1

Substitute S-1 concurred in by voice vote

Oct. 19, 2023

Substitute S-2 offered by Sen. Kevin Hertel (D-12)

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 23 to 15 (details)

Received in the House

Oct. 24, 2023

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

Feb. 27, 2024

Reported without amendment

June 18, 2024

Passed in the House 60 to 49 (details)

Motion to give immediate effect by Rep. Jimmie Wilson (D-32)

The motion prevailed by voice vote

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

July 23, 2024