Bolstered carbon monoxide rules named after Regina boy now in effect

The Saskatchewan government has introduced new regulations aimed at enhancing carbon monoxide monitoring across the province. Named after 11-year-old Regina resident Henry Losco, who tragically died from carbon monoxide poisoning in his parent's apartment, the new laws impose stricter requirements on multi-unit residential buildings.

Under the revised regulations, carbon monoxide alarms must now be installed in every suite, a significant shift from previous guidelines that only mandated alarms in areas near appliances like furnaces.

These amendments, dubbed 'Henry’s Law,' come in the wake of Henry Losco's death in December 2025, following a boiler malfunction that released lethal levels of carbon monoxide. The province attributes the implementation of these stricter measures to the boy's untimely demise, emphasizing the importance of heightened safety precautions in multi-family dwellings.

Municipalities will have the authority to enforce the new regulations through inspections, providing renters with the opportunity to request the installation of carbon monoxide alarms from their landlords if none are currently present. Layne Jackson, Regina's fire chief, has confirmed that the fatal incident was caused by a boiler malfunction, adding urgency to the regulatory changes designed to prevent similar tragedies in the future.

The Losco family, comprising Sergio Losco and Marina Hills, have filed a lawsuit against the building's property manager and the boiler company, alleging negligence in maintaining safe living conditions. However, these legal claims have yet to be proven in court.