The deaths of a father and his seven children by carbon monoxide poisoning in Princess Anne a year ago has spurred legislation in Annapolis that would require landlords to install hard-wire or plug in carbon monoxide detectors.
WBOC reports that the tragedy occurred when police went to the home of Rodney Todd who had failed show up for work.
Family members at the time said that the electricity had cut off for non-payment.
A generator was left on apparently leading to the death of the family.
The measure is expected to pass the General Assembly by the end of the legislative session on April 11th.
