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H 2427

An Act to improve indoor air quality for highly-impacted communities

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by James Arena-DeRosa and 46 co-sponsors

Summary of H 2427: An Act to Improve Indoor Air Quality for Highly-Impacted Communities Purpose and IntentThis bill aims to address poor indoor air quality in communities that are

Accompanied a new draft, see H4590
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Bill Summary · H 2427

Summary of H 2427: An Act to Improve Indoor Air Quality for Highly-Impacted Communities

Purpose and Intent

This bill aims to address poor indoor air quality in communities that are disproportionately impacted by environmental pollution and health disparities. The primary goal is to implement measures that will improve the indoor air quality in homes, schools, daycares, and other buildings located in these highly-affected areas.

Key Provisions

  • Requires the state Department of Environmental Protection to establish an "Indoor Air Quality Improvement Program" to provide grants and technical assistance to eligible communities.
  • Defines "highly-impacted communities" as neighborhoods where:
    • Rates of asthma, lung disease, and other air quality-related health issues are significantly higher than state averages
    • Poverty levels and/or racial minority populations exceed state averages
  • Grants can be used for:
    • Installing high-efficiency air filtration systems
    • Weatherizing homes to improve energy efficiency and indoor air circulation
    • Educating residents on maintaining good indoor air quality
    • Conducting indoor air quality assessments and testing
  • Mandates that at least 35% of program funding be allocated to environmental justice communities, as defined by existing state law.
  • Appropriates $50 million in initial funding for the Indoor Air Quality Improvement Program.

Affected Stakeholders

  • Residents of low-income and minority neighborhoods with poor indoor and outdoor air quality
  • Schools, daycares, community centers, and other public buildings serving these communities
  • State and local government agencies responsible for environmental protection and public health
  • Contractors, engineers, and air quality experts who will provide assessment, installation, and education services

Timeline and Procedures

  • The Department of Environmental Protection must establish the Indoor Air Quality Improvement Program within 6 months of the bill's effective date.
  • Eligible communities can begin applying for grants and assistance within 1 year of the program's launch.
  • The Department must submit an annual report to the state legislature on the program's activities and outcomes.

Overall, this bill takes a proactive approach to addressing longstanding environmental justice issues by directly investing in indoor air quality improvements for the communities most impacted by air pollution and its associated health burdens.

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

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