The Illinois Governor signed HB4606 into law as Public Act 97-0981 on August 19, 2012.
The bill titled Child Care Act - Radon Testing, requires the testing of day care centers every three years and the posting of the testing results next to the license.
The bill is effective January 1, 2013.
Full details of the bill can be found at http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/billstatus.asp?DocNum=4606&GAID=11&GA=97&DocTypeID=HB&LegID=64355&SessionID=84
Monday, August 20, 2012
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
HB 4665 Signed into Law
HB 4665 was signed into law August 13, 2012 as Public Act 97-0953.
The bill "creates the Radon Resistant Construction Act and amends the Radon Industry Licensing Act. Provides for the Illinois Emergency Management Agency to have primary responsibility for State radon mitigation efforts. Requires all new residential construction to include passive radon resistant construction. Allows local governmental units to administer and enforce its radon construction regulations that are at least as stringent as those established by the Agency. Requires recommendations by the Task Force on Radon-Resistant Building Codes by January 1, 2013 regarding radon resistant construction in new residential construction. Generally effective June 1, 2013, except that the provisions relating to recommendations by the Task Force on Radon-Resistant Building Codes take effect upon becoming law."
Details of the bill are available at http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/billstatus.asp?DocNum=4665&GAID=11&GA=97&DocTypeID=HB&LegID=64454&SessionID=84.
The bill "creates the Radon Resistant Construction Act and amends the Radon Industry Licensing Act. Provides for the Illinois Emergency Management Agency to have primary responsibility for State radon mitigation efforts. Requires all new residential construction to include passive radon resistant construction. Allows local governmental units to administer and enforce its radon construction regulations that are at least as stringent as those established by the Agency. Requires recommendations by the Task Force on Radon-Resistant Building Codes by January 1, 2013 regarding radon resistant construction in new residential construction. Generally effective June 1, 2013, except that the provisions relating to recommendations by the Task Force on Radon-Resistant Building Codes take effect upon becoming law."
Details of the bill are available at http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/billstatus.asp?DocNum=4665&GAID=11&GA=97&DocTypeID=HB&LegID=64454&SessionID=84.
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
HB 4606 - Child Care Act - Radon Testing
The Illinois Senate passed hb 4606 on May 22, 2012 by a vote of 052 - 006 - 000.
The bill provides that with the report concerning the most current radon measurements, a specific statement shall be included which specifies that every parent or guardian is notified that the facility has performed radon measurements to ensure the health and safety of the occupants and includes that the statement shall contain information about the Illinois Emergency Management Agency's recommendations that all residential homes be tested for radon and corrective actions be taken at a specified level and contact information for a parent or guardian to seek additional information either about the facility or regarding radon. Amends the Illinois Radon Awareness Act. Requires disclosure of only the most current (rather than all) records and reports pertaining to elevated radon concentrations within the dwelling. Effective January 1, 2013
Additional information regarding the bill can be found at http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/billstatus.asp?DocNum=4606&GAID=11&GA=97&DocTypeID=HB&LegID=64355&SessionID=84.
The bill provides that with the report concerning the most current radon measurements, a specific statement shall be included which specifies that every parent or guardian is notified that the facility has performed radon measurements to ensure the health and safety of the occupants and includes that the statement shall contain information about the Illinois Emergency Management Agency's recommendations that all residential homes be tested for radon and corrective actions be taken at a specified level and contact information for a parent or guardian to seek additional information either about the facility or regarding radon. Amends the Illinois Radon Awareness Act. Requires disclosure of only the most current (rather than all) records and reports pertaining to elevated radon concentrations within the dwelling. Effective January 1, 2013
Additional information regarding the bill can be found at http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/billstatus.asp?DocNum=4606&GAID=11&GA=97&DocTypeID=HB&LegID=64355&SessionID=84.
Thursday, May 17, 2012
HB 4665 Passed by Senate
The Illinois Senate passed HB 4665 on May 16, 2012. The bill creates the Radon Resistant Construction Act and
amends the Radon Industry Licensing Act. Provides for the Illinois
Emergency Management Agency to have primary responsibility for State
radon mitigation efforts. Requires all new residential construction to
include passive radon resistant construction. Allows local governmental
units to administer and enforce its radon construction regulations that
are at least as stringent as those established by the Agency. Requires
recommendations by the Task Force on Radon-Resistant Building Codes by
January 1, 2013 regarding radon resistant construction in new
residential construction. Generally effective June 1, 2013, except that
the provisions relating to recommendations by the Task Force on
Radon-Resistant Building Codes take effect upon becoming law.
Details of the bill are at http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/billstatus.asp?DocNum=4665&GAID=11&GA=97&DocTypeID=HB&LegID=64454&SessionID=84
Details of the bill are at http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/billstatus.asp?DocNum=4665&GAID=11&GA=97&DocTypeID=HB&LegID=64454&SessionID=84
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for HB4606
HB 4606 has passed the Illinois House and is currently in the Assignments Committee in the Senate.
Senator Heather Steans is Chief Senate Sponsor with Senator Jacqueline Collins as Alt Chief Co-Sponsor and
Senator Kwame Raoul as Alternate Co-Sponsor.
Bill history is available at
Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for HB4606
Senator Heather Steans is Chief Senate Sponsor with Senator Jacqueline Collins as Alt Chief Co-Sponsor and
Senator Kwame Raoul as Alternate Co-Sponsor.
Bill history is available at
Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for HB4606
Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for HB4665
HB 4665 Res Build Code - Radon has passed the Illinois House and is being sponsored in the Senate by Senator Jacqueline Y Collins. The bill has had first reading and is currently in assignments.
Bill history is available at the following link.
Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for HB4665
Bill history is available at the following link.
Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for HB4665
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
HB4606 CHILD CARE ACT-RADON TESTING
HB 4606 was voted out of the Environmental Health Committee by a vote of 012-004-002.
The bill amends the Child Care Act of 1969. Provides that effective January 1, 2013, licensed day care centers, licensed day care homes, and licensed group day care homes shall have the facility tested for radon at least once every 3 years. Provides that effective January 1, 2014, as part of an initial application or application for renewal of a license for day care centers, day care homes, and group day care homes, the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services shall require proof the facility has been tested within the last 3 years for radon. Provides that the report of the most current radon measurement shall be posted in the facility next to the license issued by the Department. Effective January 1, 2013.
Progress on the bill can be followed at http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/billstatus.asp?DocNum=4606&GAID=11&GA=97&DocTypeID=HB&LegID=64355&SessionID=84.
The bill amends the Child Care Act of 1969. Provides that effective January 1, 2013, licensed day care centers, licensed day care homes, and licensed group day care homes shall have the facility tested for radon at least once every 3 years. Provides that effective January 1, 2014, as part of an initial application or application for renewal of a license for day care centers, day care homes, and group day care homes, the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services shall require proof the facility has been tested within the last 3 years for radon. Provides that the report of the most current radon measurement shall be posted in the facility next to the license issued by the Department. Effective January 1, 2013.
Progress on the bill can be followed at http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/billstatus.asp?DocNum=4606&GAID=11&GA=97&DocTypeID=HB&LegID=64355&SessionID=84.
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