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Bill Summary · HB 6942

Summary — HB 6942

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A RADON MITIGATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS

Purpose / Intent

The bill proposes creation of a state program to help low‑income households identify and reduce indoor radon exposure. The stated intent is to increase testing and remediation of elevated radon levels in homes that otherwise lack the financial resources to pay for testing or mitigation systems, thereby reducing health risks associated with long‑term radon exposure.

Note: The full bill text was not provided. The summary below reflects the program the bill title and subject lines indicate; specific statutory language, eligibility thresholds, funding levels, and administrative details are not included in the materials supplied.

Key provisions (as implied by title & classification)

The bill would, at minimum:

  • Establish a Radon Mitigation Assistance Program targeted to low‑income households.
  • Assign program administration to a state agency (the Department of Economic and Community Development is listed among subjects and may be the administrator) or authorize interagency implementation.
  • Provide state funding (State Funds referenced) to cover or subsidize radon testing, diagnostic services, and installation of radon mitigation systems (for example, active soil depressurization systems), and possibly minor home repairs related to mitigation.
  • Define or direct the adoption of eligibility criteria (income limits, priority geography or dwelling types) and an application process for assistance.
  • Permit coordination with municipalities (Hamden, New Haven, Woodbridge are named in the bill subject list) and nonprofit or local housing rehabilitation programs for outreach and delivery.
  • Require reporting and oversight provisions (program reports to legislature or fiscal offices) — commonly included in similar assistance programs, though specific reporting requirements are not available in the provided record.

Who would be affected

  • Primary beneficiaries: low‑income homeowners and renters in Connecticut whose residences have elevated radon levels and who cannot afford testing or mitigation.
  • State agencies: the agency designated to run the program would assume administrative responsibilities.
  • Municipalities and community organizations that may assist with outreach, application assistance, or contracting with mitigation providers.
  • Contractors and service providers performing radon testing and mitigation work.

Fiscal and administrative impact

  • The bill references State Funds for program support; no dollar amounts or appropriation language were provided.
  • The Office of Legislative Research and the Office of Fiscal Analysis were referred (03/03/25), indicating fiscal impact analysis was requested or performed; their reports would provide cost estimates but were not included here.

Legislative status and timeline

  • Introduced: February 13, 2025; referred to Joint Committee on Housing.
  • Public hearing: February 18, 2025.
  • Committee actions: Joint Favorable reports (Feb 20 and Apr 7, 2025) and favorable report filed with LCO.
  • House Calendar: Filed as File No. 68; House Calendar Number 77 (03/10/25).
  • Current status: Tabled for House Calendar (04/08/25). No further House action recorded in the provided materials.

Next steps / Considerations

  • Review the full bill text to confirm precise administrative structure, eligibility definitions, benefit types (testing vs. mitigation), and appropriation amounts.
  • Consult the Office of Fiscal Analysis report for estimated program costs and recommended funding levels.
  • Evaluate implementation logistics: contractor certification, prioritization of high‑risk areas, outreach to renters vs. owners, and integration with existing housing rehabilitation programs.

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

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