Saskatchewan announces and enacts “Henry’s Law,” a set of new requirements for carbon monoxide (CO) alarms named in honour of Henry Losco, a boy who died last year from carbon monoxide poisoning. According to the reports, the measure is intended to improve home safety for families and children.
Henry’s Law amends Saskatchewan’s building code to mandate CO detectors in every suite within multi-unit housing complexes. The requirement applies across suites in these residential buildings, rather than leaving installation to individual landlords or residents.
The coverage also includes commentary from Henry’s family. Henry’s mother, Marina Hills, says the law is meant to help ensure families and children are safer in their homes.
Taken together, the sources describe the legislation as a code change focused on mandatory installation of CO alarms in multi-unit housing, adopted in direct response to Henry Losco’s death.
