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HF 82

A bill for an act relating to radon mitigation in residential buildings.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Hans Wilz

Mandates passive radon mitigation in the state building code for new single- and two-family homes, for projects started after adoption, to reduce radon exposure.

Rereferred to State Government.
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Bill Summary · HF 82

Summary of HF 82 (Introduced Jan 16, 2025)

Overview

HF 82 is a bill that would require passive radon mitigation methods to be included in the state building code for new residential construction. Specifically, it targets single-family and two-family homes and would apply only to projects commenced after the adoption of the new requirement.

Purpose and intent

  • To reduce radon exposure in new residential buildings by mandating passive mitigation measures to be incorporated during construction.
  • To implement this requirement through amendments to the State Building Code, ensuring a standardized approach for new homes.

Key provisions

  • The commissioner of the state building code must adopt, as part of the state building code, a requirement that new single-family or two-family residential construction include passive methods for radon mitigation.
  • The requirement applies only to construction commenced after the date the requirement is adopted.
  • The bill does not specify particular passive techniques in the statutory text; it delegates the definition and specifics to the state building code adoption process.

Scope and applicability

  • Applicable to:
    • New single-family homes
    • New two-family residential construction
  • Not applicable to multi-family buildings beyond two-family units, unless later amended.
  • Prospective in effect: only for projects started after the effective date of the adopted requirement.

Sponsor

  • Primary sponsor: Wilz

Legislative actions and status

  • Introduced: January 16, 2025
  • Subcommittee: Meeting announced for January 28, 2025; subcommittee members were Wilz, H. Harris, and Turek (Harris and Turek participating in subcommittee).
  • Subcommittee action: January 28, 2025, subcommittee recommended passage.
  • Committee action: January 29, 2025, committee report recommending passage; votes: Yeas 22, Nays 0, Excused 1.
  • On calendar: March 4, 2025 – Placed on calendar.
  • Referred: April 3, 2025 – Referred to State Government (status as of that date).

Potential impact

  • Builds a uniform health and safety standard for new homes by integrating radon mitigation considerations into the building code.
  • Could affect construction costs and timelines for new single-family and two-family homes, depending on the specific passive mitigation methods adopted.
  • May necessitate guidance and training for builders to comply with the passive radon mitigation requirements.
  • Expected public health benefit through reduced radon exposure, subject to the effectiveness of the adopted passive methods and enforcement.

Notes for readers

  • The exact passive radon techniques and any cost or implementation details will be defined during the state building code adoption process.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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