The Alex Gate Safety Act directs the Consumer Product Safety Commission to establish mandatory safety standards for gates within one year of enactment. The standards would apply to automatic gates, manual vehicular gates, and any gates wider than 48 inches or taller than 84 inches, requiring them to meet existing industry safety standards (ASTM and ANSI/UL specifications). The bill affects gate manufacturers, contractors, retailers, building officials, and the general public. Within two years, the Commission must launch a national public awareness campaign about gate safety hazards and prevention methods, targeting manufacturers, consumers, and local building officials, with a report to Congress due three years after enactment. No specific federal funding amount is detailed in the legislation, but the Commission will bear the costs of developing standards and conducting the educational campaign.
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