AN ACT CONCERNING THE SALE OF BATTERY-POWERED SMOKE DETECTORS IN THE STATE.

SB 1490 bans the sale of battery-powered smoke detectors that do not use lithium-ion batteries. It directly affects retailers and manufacturers selling these devices within Connecticut. The law requires all such detectors to include lithium-ion batteries, which are less prone to failure during power outages compared to older battery types. This change ensures smoke detectors remain reliably operational in emergencies.