Bill
HB 841
HB 841 would create a state-led Healthy Homes information program to educate Ohio residents about mold, lead, radon, and carbon monoxide risks.
HB 841 (134th/136th General Assembly, Ohio) – Healthy Homes Program Act
Introduced: April 30, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Joseph A. Miller, III (D), with several GOP and independent-affiliated cosponsors
Purpose and intent
- The bill seeks to enact a new statutory requirement to establish an information and awareness program focused on home environmental hazards, specifically mold, lead, radon, and carbon monoxide.
- The act would be named the Healthy Homes Program Act and would place responsibility on the Director of Health to implement and maintain the program.
Key provisions and changes (as introduced)
- Establishment of Information and Awareness Program: The Director of Health must create and administer an ongoing program to inform Ohio residents about mold, lead, radon, and carbon monoxide risks in homes.
- Scope of content: The program would cover awareness-raising, likely including causes, health risks, prevention, testing, and remediation options related to the four hazards.
- Leadership and administration: The Ohio Department of Health (Director) is assigned the lead role for implementing the program, which may include development of educational materials, public outreach campaigns, partnerships with local health departments, and dissemination channels.
- Naming: The act would formally designate the program as the Healthy Homes Program Act.
Who would be affected
- Primary: Ohio residents and households, particularly homeowners and renters, who would receive information and guidance on reducing mold, lead, radon, and carbon monoxide exposure.
- Local health departments and community organizations: Potential collaboration partners for distributing materials and outreach.
- State health agencies: The Ohio Department of Health would administer the program and oversee compliance and effectiveness.
Procedural and timeline aspects
- Status: Introduced in the House on April 30, 2026; reference indicates passage status is not yet shown. No enacted text in the provided materials, so specific timelines for rollout, reporting requirements, or funding allocations are not included.
- Implementation timeline: Not specified in the provided summary. As introduced, the bill would authorize the Department of Health to establish the program, but operational deadlines (e.g., start date, milestones) would be determined in later committees, potential fiscal analyses, or subsequent amendments.
Notes and considerations
- The bill focuses on information dissemination rather than new regulatory mandates or penalties.
- It does not detail funding sources, metrics for success, or specific programmatic activities (e.g., testing subsidies, grant programs, or school-focused components).
- If enacted, administrative rules or accompanying guidance would likely define target audiences, delivery methods (digital, print, community events), and evaluation mechanisms.
Overall, HB 841 aims to formalize a state-led Healthy Homes information and awareness program addressing mold, lead, radon, and carbon monoxide risks to improve public awareness and home safety in Ohio.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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