Bill
HF 377
Overview: HF 377 - A bill for an act concerning radon testing in rental properties.Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to address the issue of radon exposure in rental properties by
Overview: HF 377 - A bill for an act concerning radon testing in rental properties.
Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to address the issue of radon exposure in rental properties by requiring landlords to test for radon and disclose the results to tenants.
Key Provisions:
- Mandates that all rental properties in the state be tested for radon levels every 5 years
- Requires landlords to provide tenants with the results of the radon test and information about radon exposure
- Establishes guidelines and standards for acceptable radon levels in rental properties
- Provides for enforcement mechanisms and penalties for landlords who fail to comply with the testing and disclosure requirements
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Tenants of rental properties, who will have increased awareness of radon levels and the ability to make informed decisions about their living environment
- Landlords, who will be responsible for conducting regular radon testing and disclosing the results to their tenants
- The state, which will need to develop and implement a system for monitoring and enforcing the new radon testing requirements
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill has been approved by the committee and renumbered as HF 700. It will now move to the full House for further consideration and a vote. If passed, the new radon testing requirements for rental properties would likely take effect within the next 12-18 months.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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