Establishes a window falls prevention program in Massachusetts and mandates window guards in residential homes.

This bill establishes a Window Falls Prevention Program within the Department of Public Health to educate the public about the dangers of children falling from windows. It mandates the installation of window guards in residential homes where children under six years old reside. Landlords must provide these guards at no additional cost to tenants, and tenants cannot be discriminated against for this requirement. The Department of Public Health will investigate complaints and may impose civil penalties for non-compliance.

Establishes a window falls prevention program in Massachusetts and mandates window guards in residential homes.

This bill establishes a Window Falls Prevention Program within the Department of Public Health to educate the public about the dangers of children falling from windows. It mandates the installation of window guards in residential homes where children under six years old reside. Landlords must provide these guards at no additional cost to tenants, and tenants cannot be discriminated against for this requirement. The Department of Public Health will investigate complaints and may impose civil penalties for non-compliance.