MOLD Act
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
The Military Occupancy Living Defense Act (MOLD Act) aims to improve housing and environmental health and safety for military families living in privatized housing. It mandates uniform housing standards based on consensus-based model codes, requires independent inspections, and establishes a complaint and response system. The bill also seeks to address issues like mold contamination, lack of adequate medical coverage for related illnesses, and contractor accountability.
Key provisions
- Establishes uniform housing standards for safety, comfort, and habitability in privatized military housing.
- Requires independent, third-party inspections of privatized housing at least annually.
- Creates a tenant complaint hotline and website for reporting hazards.
- Mandates remediation or relocation of tenants in failing housing units within 30 days.
- Requires contractors providing privatized housing to bear full financial responsibility for maintenance, mold remediation, and relocation expenses.
- Establishes a process for reporting and tracking housing issues across all installations.
- Requires certifications for mold assessors and remediators.
- Directs the Department of Defense to evaluate health impacts of mold and consider medical responses.
Who is affected
- Members of the Armed Forces
- Military Families
- Privatized Military Housing Providers
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