H 4729
An Act promoting radon testing
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Bill overview
This bill requires Massachusetts child care programs and public schools to undergo routine radon testing. The Department of Public Health, in collaboration with other state agencies, will create regulations outlining testing schedules, acceptable radon levels, and mitigation plans. These plans will be made publicly available, subject to funding.
Key provisions
- Requires radon testing in child care programs.
- Requires radon testing in public schools.
- The Department of Public Health will develop regulations for testing.
- Regulations will include acceptable radon levels and mitigation plans.
- Testing must be conducted subject to available appropriations.
- Testing results and plans will be made public.
Who is affected
- Child care programs
- Public schools
- Parents of children in child care programs
- Students in public schools
- Massachusetts residents
Notable changes
- Establishes a requirement for routine radon testing in a significant number of facilities.
Fiscal impact
The fiscal impact of this bill is dependent on available appropriations for radon testing and mitigation efforts.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Public Health
Cosponsors
David M. Rogers
Patrick Joseph Kearney
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An Act promoting radon testing
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Public Health Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 3 actions for Bill H.4729
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 11/13/2025 | House | Reported from the committee on Public Health |
| 11/13/2025 | House | New draft of H2523 |
| 11/13/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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