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HB 448

An Act amending the act of July 9, 1987 (P.L.238, No.43), known as the Radon Certification Act, further providing for confidentiality of data.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Tim Brennan and 4 co-sponsors

Bill expands confidentiality protections for Pennsylvania radon testing and certification data, limiting access to health and property records.

Referred to Environmental Resources & Energy
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Bill Summary · HB 448

Legislative bill overview

HB 448 amends Pennsylvania's Radon Certification Act to expand confidentiality protections for radon-related data. The bill modifies existing privacy provisions governing how radon test results and certification information can be collected, stored, and shared by state agencies and private entities.

Why is this important

Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas linked to lung cancer, and testing/remediation data could reveal property values, health risks, or liability concerns. How strictly this information is protected affects homeowners' privacy, real estate transparency, property insurability, and public health agencies' ability to track radon exposure patterns across the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Property disclosure conflicts: Stronger confidentiality may prevent radon data from being accessible to future homebuyers, creating tension between privacy rights and informed real estate transactions
  • Public health surveillance: Restricting data access could hamper epidemiological research and state efforts to identify high-risk radon zones for prevention programs
  • Real estate market impacts: Limiting radon information availability may affect property values, insurance underwriting, and lender decisions differently across regions

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

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