A Bill to introduce a requirement that a functioning carbon monoxide detector must be installed in all newly built and all rented residential properties; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
30 March 2015
The Household Safety (Carbon Monoxide Detectors) Bill would make it a legal requirement to have a working carbon monoxide detector in all newly built homes and in all properties rented to tenants. It also includes related provisions to support enforcement and practical implementation. The aim is to improve safety by ensuring detectors are present in properties where people live.
The Bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons, where MPs discuss its general principles. If it advances, it would move to the committee stage for detailed examination.
Generated 21 February 2026
The Bill was presented to Parliament through the ballot procedure on 2 July 2014. This is known as the first reading and there was no debate on the Bill at this stage.
The Bill began its second reading debate on 12 September 2014 but the debate was then adjourned.
The 2014-15 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
