Florida Governor Charlie Crist signs Carbon Monoxide Bill
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The People's Governor, Charlie Crist, continues to live up to his moniker. He is making Florida a better place to live and work by signing legislation that helps save lives. Governor Crist recently signed Senate Bill 1822 into law. This bill seeks to end preventable carbon monoxide poisoning by requiring detectors in public lodging establishments and new construction in Florida. A bi-partisan effort, Senate Bill 1822, was sponsored by Senator Rudy Garcia, Senator Charlie Justice, Representative Eddy Gonzales, and Representative Ron Saunders.
The Bill seeks to prevent an estimated 100 deaths each year that are caused by carbon monoxide poisoning in Florida. Carbon monoxide is a gas that is odorless, colorless and tasteless and can build up rapidly without notice and lead to serious injury and even death. It has been estimated that in the United States more than 40,000 people seek medical attention each year for non-fire related carbon monoxide poisoning. Although considered the most preventable of all types of poisonings, more then 500 lives are lost each year by carbon monoxide in the United States alone.
Thanks to the valiant efforts of groups such as Florida Justice Association and Past FJA Presidents Ira Leesfield and Greg Barnhart, this bill was passed with the hopes of preventing future tragedies to others. It is great to have a Governor like Charlie Crist on the side of Floridians. Charlie Crist is truly one of the best Florida Governors of all time. We support you Charlie Crist.
Click here to read more from the Florida Justice Association on Senate Bill 1822.
