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SCR 5

Concurrent Resolution Recognizing Radon Action and Awareness Month

2025 General Session Introduced by Katy Hall and 1 co-sponsor

Utah recognizes Radon Action and Awareness Month to encourage residents to test homes and mitigate radon exposure, a radioactive gas linked to lung cancer.

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Bill Summary · SCR 5

Legislative bill overview

SCR 5 is a concurrent resolution that designates a specific month in Utah as "Radon Action and Awareness Month" to promote public education about radon gas risks and testing. The resolution recognizes radon as a health concern and encourages Utahns to test their homes and take mitigation measures. This is a symbolic measure with no direct regulatory or budgetary requirements.

Why is this important

Radon is a colorless, odorless radioactive gas that accumulates in buildings and is the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking. By dedicating awareness time, the state aims to increase voluntary testing and remediation, potentially preventing health problems in residents who might otherwise be unaware of radon exposure in their homes.

Potential points of contention

  • Symbolic vs. substantive: Critics may argue the resolution merely declares a month without funding educational campaigns or enforcement mechanisms to actually increase testing rates
  • Cost responsibility: Unclear whether the state will provide financial support for radon testing/mitigation or if residents bear full costs, raising equity concerns for lower-income households
  • Effectiveness questions: Some may question whether month-long awareness campaigns materially change behavior compared to sustained, year-round public health messaging

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

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