This bill is called the "Awning Safety Act of 2023." It requires the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to create a mandatory safety standard for retractable awnings. A retractable awning is a type of shade that can be extended or retracted as needed.

The bill states that within 18 months of the bill becoming law, the CPSC must create a final safety standard for fixed and freestanding retractable awnings. This standard will aim to protect people from the risk of death or serious injury related to hazards associated with these awnings. One specific hazard mentioned is the risk of the awning unexpectedly opening and hitting someone while they are removing the bungee tie-downs for the awning cover.

The CPSC will determine which types of retractable awning devices are covered by the new safety standard. The standard created by the CPSC will be treated as a consumer product safety rule under existing laws. This means that manufacturers and sellers of retractable awnings will be required to comply with the safety standard to ensure their products are safe for consumers.

Rep. Brad Wenstrup

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