Amend CSHB 2118 by adding the following appropriately 
numbered SECTIONS to the bill and renumbering the existing SECTIONS 
accordingly:
	SECTION ____.  Subtitle A, Title 9, Health and Safety Code, 
is amended by adding Chapter 766 to read as follows:

CHAPTER 766.  SMOKE DETECTORS IN CERTAIN

RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS
	Sec. 766.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:                           
		(1)  "One-family or two-family dwelling" means a 
structure that has one or two residential units that are occupied 
as, or designed or intended for occupancy as, a residence by 
individuals.
		(2)  "Smoke detector" has the meaning assigned by 
Section 792.001.   
	Sec. 766.002.  RESPONSIBILITY OF TITLE INSURANCE OR CLOSING 
AGENT.  A title insurance agent or other closing agent involved in 
the transfer of title to a one-family or two-family dwelling is not, 
on sale or transfer of the dwelling, responsible for:
		(1)  verifying that the seller has complied with the 
requirements of this chapter; or
		(2)  ensuring that the dwelling complies with the 
requirements of this chapter.
	Sec. 766.003.  SMOKE DETECTOR REQUIRED.  (a)  Each 
one-family or two-family dwelling must have a working smoke 
detector installed in the dwelling in accordance with Subsection 
(b) if construction on the dwelling commences on or after January 1, 
2008.  If the dwelling is constructed before January 1, 2008, there 
must be a working smoke detector installed in the dwelling in 
accordance with Subsection (b) before the owner of the dwelling may 
sell or otherwise transfer ownership of the dwelling to another 
person.
	(b)  A smoke detector must be installed in accordance with 
the requirements of Sections 92.254, 92.255, and 92.257, Property 
Code.
	Sec. 766.004.  RULES.  (a)  The commissioner of insurance 
shall adopt rules requiring:
		(1)  each one-family or two-family dwelling the 
construction of which commences on or after January 1, 2008, to be 
equipped with a smoke detector; and
		(2)  each one-family or two-family dwelling the 
ownership of which is sold or transferred on or after January 1, 
2008, to be equipped with a smoke detector.
	(b)  The rules adopted under Subsection (a) must prescribe 
requirements relating to the placement, installation, maintenance, 
and number of smoke detectors required in a one-family or 
two-family dwelling.
	SECTION ____.  The commissioner of insurance shall adopt 
rules under Section 766.004, Health and Safety Code, as added by 
this Act, not later than December 1, 2007.