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.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Illinois Residential Building Code Radon
Thank you Representative Emily McAsey for introducing HB4665. The bill amends the Illinois Residential Building Code Act.
Provides that a contract to build a home must contain, in addition to
the adoption of a referenced building code, a provision requiring that a
radon mitigation system be included in the construction. Effective
immediately.
Progress on the bill can be followed at http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=4665&GAID=11&DocTypeID=HB&LegID=64454&SessionID=84&SpecSess=&Session=&GA=97.
Progress on the bill can be followed at http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=4665&GAID=11&DocTypeID=HB&LegID=64454&SessionID=84&SpecSess=&Session=&GA=97.
I understand that this would only apply where
there is not currently not a municipal building code.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Day Care Act - Radon Testing
HB4606 was introduced by Representative Karen May on February 1, 2012 and has been assigned to the Environmental Health Committee.
The synopsis of the bill reads as follows:
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 synopsis of the bill reads as follows:
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.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Bill signed into law.
The Governor signed HB 0141 into law on June 28, 2011 with an effective date of January 1, 2012.
Public Act 097-0021 reads as follows:
HB0141 Enrolled LRB097 05431 AJO 45489 b
AN ACT concerning civil law.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
represented in the General Assembly:
Section 5. The Illinois Radon Awareness Act is amended by
changing Section 15 and by adding Section 25 as follows:
(420 ILCS 46/15)
Sec. 15. Applicability. This Act shall only apply only to
leased properties to the extent specified in Section 25 of this
Act and to transfers by sale of residential real property.
(Source: P.A. 95-210, eff. 1-1-08.)
(420 ILCS 46/25 new)
Sec. 25. Disclosure of Radon hazard to current and
prospective tenants.
(a) A lessor of a dwelling unit shall disclose to lessees
the existence of a radon hazard consistent with the provisions
of this Section. For the purposes of this Section, "dwelling
unit" means a room or suite of rooms used for human habitation
and for which a lessor and a lessee have a written lease
agreement.
(b) The provisions of this Section apply only to dwelling
units located below the third story above ground level.
(c) If a current lessee has provided in writing to the
lessor the results of a radon test that indicate that a radon
hazard exists in a dwelling unit covered by this Section, then
the lessor shall disclose in writing to any individual seeking
to enter into a lease of that dwelling unit that a radon test
has indicated that a radon hazard may exist in the dwelling
unit. After receiving a notification of a radon test that
indicates a radon hazard, the lessor may choose to conduct a
radon test in the dwelling unit. If the lessor's radon test
indicates that a radon hazard does not exist on the premises,
the lessor shall not be required to disclose that a radon
hazard exists in the dwelling unit.
(d) If a lessor conducts a radon test in a dwelling unit
and the radon test indicates that a radon hazard exists in the
dwelling unit, the lessor shall disclose in writing to the
current lessee, and any individual seeking to enter into a
lease of that dwelling unit, the existence of a radon hazard in
the dwelling unit.
(e) If a lessor has undertaken mitigation activities and a
subsequent radon test indicates that a radon hazard does not
exist in the dwelling unit, then the lessor is not required to
provide the disclosure required by this Section.
(f) Nothing in this Section shall be construed to require a
lessor to conduct radon testing.
Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect January
1, 2012.
Public Act 097-0021 reads as follows:
HB0141 Enrolled LRB097 05431 AJO 45489 b
AN ACT concerning civil law.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
represented in the General Assembly:
Section 5. The Illinois Radon Awareness Act is amended by
changing Section 15 and by adding Section 25 as follows:
(420 ILCS 46/15)
Sec. 15. Applicability. This Act shall only apply only to
leased properties to the extent specified in Section 25 of this
Act and to transfers by sale of residential real property.
(Source: P.A. 95-210, eff. 1-1-08.)
(420 ILCS 46/25 new)
Sec. 25. Disclosure of Radon hazard to current and
prospective tenants.
(a) A lessor of a dwelling unit shall disclose to lessees
the existence of a radon hazard consistent with the provisions
of this Section. For the purposes of this Section, "dwelling
unit" means a room or suite of rooms used for human habitation
and for which a lessor and a lessee have a written lease
agreement.
(b) The provisions of this Section apply only to dwelling
units located below the third story above ground level.
(c) If a current lessee has provided in writing to the
lessor the results of a radon test that indicate that a radon
hazard exists in a dwelling unit covered by this Section, then
the lessor shall disclose in writing to any individual seeking
to enter into a lease of that dwelling unit that a radon test
has indicated that a radon hazard may exist in the dwelling
unit. After receiving a notification of a radon test that
indicates a radon hazard, the lessor may choose to conduct a
radon test in the dwelling unit. If the lessor's radon test
indicates that a radon hazard does not exist on the premises,
the lessor shall not be required to disclose that a radon
hazard exists in the dwelling unit.
(d) If a lessor conducts a radon test in a dwelling unit
and the radon test indicates that a radon hazard exists in the
dwelling unit, the lessor shall disclose in writing to the
current lessee, and any individual seeking to enter into a
lease of that dwelling unit, the existence of a radon hazard in
the dwelling unit.
(e) If a lessor has undertaken mitigation activities and a
subsequent radon test indicates that a radon hazard does not
exist in the dwelling unit, then the lessor is not required to
provide the disclosure required by this Section.
(f) Nothing in this Section shall be construed to require a
lessor to conduct radon testing.
Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect January
1, 2012.
Friday, May 13, 2011
Illinois Senate Passes HB 0141
HB0141 the Tenants Radon Protection has now passed both the House and the Senate. We will now await the Governor’s signature.
The bill passed both the House and Senate unanimously.
The bill provides that if a lessee notifies a lessor that a radon test indicates the existence of a radon hazard in the leased dwelling unit, then the lessor must disclose that risk to any prospective lessee of that unit, unless a subsequent test by the lessor indicates that a radon hazard does not exist in that unit. Further provides that if a test by the lessor indicates the existence of a radon hazard in a dwelling unit, then the lessor must notify current and prospective tenants of that unit. Provides that these requirements do not apply: (i) if the dwelling unit is located on the third or higher story of a building or (ii) if the lessor has undertaken mitigation activities and a subsequent test indicates that a radon hazard does not exist. Effective January 1, 2012.
The bill passed both the House and Senate unanimously.
The bill provides that if a lessee notifies a lessor that a radon test indicates the existence of a radon hazard in the leased dwelling unit, then the lessor must disclose that risk to any prospective lessee of that unit, unless a subsequent test by the lessor indicates that a radon hazard does not exist in that unit. Further provides that if a test by the lessor indicates the existence of a radon hazard in a dwelling unit, then the lessor must notify current and prospective tenants of that unit. Provides that these requirements do not apply: (i) if the dwelling unit is located on the third or higher story of a building or (ii) if the lessor has undertaken mitigation activities and a subsequent test indicates that a radon hazard does not exist. Effective January 1, 2012.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
House Passes Tenants Radon Protection Bill
The Illinois House of Representatives passed the Tenants Radon Protection bill March 30, 2011 by a vote of 115-0-0.
Friday, February 25, 2011
Tenants Radon Protection Bill
The bill has received several additional sponsors. Thanks to the following for sponsoring the bill. Dan Reitz - Lisa M. Dugan - Brandon W. Phelps - Patrick J. Verschoore - Karen A. Yarbrough, Kenneth Dunkin, John E. Bradley, Al Riley, Thaddeus Jones, Karen May, Naomi D. Jakobsson and Michelle Mussman.
Radon exposure help sought - Carmi, IL - The Carmi Times
The following appeared in the Carmi Times on February 25, 2011.
Radon exposure help sought - Carmi, IL - The Carmi Times
Radon exposure help sought - Carmi, IL - The Carmi Times
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Tenants Radon Protection Bill Advances to Committee
The Tenants Radon Protection bill HB0141 was assigned to the Environmental Health Committee on Tuesday February 8, 2011. The bill also added three co-sponsors. Thank you Representatives Lisa M. Dugan, Brandon W. Phelps, and Patrick J. Verschoore for co-sponsoring the bill.
The link to the bill is http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocTypeID=HB&DocNum=141&GAID=11&SessionID=84&LegID=54704
The link to the bill is http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocTypeID=HB&DocNum=141&GAID=11&SessionID=84&LegID=54704
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Radon Legislation Introduced
Representative Dan Reitz has reintroduced the Tenants Radon Protection bill. The bill number is HB0141. Updates will be posted as the bill progresses through the process.
The synopsis of the bill reads as follows:
Creates the Tenants Radon Protection Act. Provides definitions and makes findings. Provides that before a lease is signed, a landlord shall provide to each tenant in a dwelling unit, on or below the third floor, any records or reports pertaining to radon concentrations within the dwelling unit that present a radon hazard. Provides that before a lease is signed, a landlord shall furnish each prospective tenant with an Illinois Emergency Management Agency radon guide for tenants, a prescribed form of disclosure of information on radon hazards, and any test results. Provides that a landlord has up to 30 days to obtain a radon test after receipt of a tenant's notification of a test revealing radon. Provides that a measurement by a radon contractor is valid for 5 years. Provides that nothing implies an obligation on a landlord or a tenant to conduct any radon testing. Provides that this is a limitation on home rule powers. Contains other provisions. Effective January 1, 2012.
The link to the bill is http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocTypeID=HB&DocNum=141&GAID=11&SessionID=84&LegID=54704
The synopsis of the bill reads as follows:
Creates the Tenants Radon Protection Act. Provides definitions and makes findings. Provides that before a lease is signed, a landlord shall provide to each tenant in a dwelling unit, on or below the third floor, any records or reports pertaining to radon concentrations within the dwelling unit that present a radon hazard. Provides that before a lease is signed, a landlord shall furnish each prospective tenant with an Illinois Emergency Management Agency radon guide for tenants, a prescribed form of disclosure of information on radon hazards, and any test results. Provides that a landlord has up to 30 days to obtain a radon test after receipt of a tenant's notification of a test revealing radon. Provides that a measurement by a radon contractor is valid for 5 years. Provides that nothing implies an obligation on a landlord or a tenant to conduct any radon testing. Provides that this is a limitation on home rule powers. Contains other provisions. Effective January 1, 2012.
The link to the bill is http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocTypeID=HB&DocNum=141&GAID=11&SessionID=84&LegID=54704
Friday, April 9, 2010
HB 5224 Passed By House
HB 5224 - Tenents Radon Protection - passed the Illinois House as amended by a vote of 074-022-001 on March 26, 2010.
The substance of the amendment is as follows:
Replaces everything after the enacting clause with provisions substantially similar to the bill as introduced except that: the landlord shall provide the tenant with an Illinois Emergency Management Agency radon guide for tenants; adds to the rental property disclosure form a statement that IEMA strongly recommends that rental property be tested and an acknowledgment of the tenant's receipt of the radon guide; a landlord may have 30 days to obtain a radon test after a tenant's notification of a test revealing radon; provides that a measurement by a radon contractor is valid for 5 years; and deletes provisions concerning the termination of a lease. Makes other changes. Effective January 1, 2011.
The bill is scheduled for first reading in the Senate on April 13, 2010.
The substance of the amendment is as follows:
Replaces everything after the enacting clause with provisions substantially similar to the bill as introduced except that: the landlord shall provide the tenant with an Illinois Emergency Management Agency radon guide for tenants; adds to the rental property disclosure form a statement that IEMA strongly recommends that rental property be tested and an acknowledgment of the tenant's receipt of the radon guide; a landlord may have 30 days to obtain a radon test after a tenant's notification of a test revealing radon; provides that a measurement by a radon contractor is valid for 5 years; and deletes provisions concerning the termination of a lease. Makes other changes. Effective January 1, 2011.
The bill is scheduled for first reading in the Senate on April 13, 2010.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
HB 5224 Tenants Radon Protection Update
HB 5224 was voted out of the Environmental Health Committee February 25, 2010 by a vote of 013-000-000.
The bill is now scheduled for second reading and short debate in the Illinois House of Representatives.
Details of the bill can be seen by entering hb5224 in the bill search box at http://www.ilga.gov/
The bill is now scheduled for second reading and short debate in the Illinois House of Representatives.
Details of the bill can be seen by entering hb5224 in the bill search box at http://www.ilga.gov/
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Illinois General Assembly- HB5224 -Tenents Radon Protection Act
The Tenents Radon Protection Act was introduced by Rep Dan Reitz on February 3, 2010.
Progress of and the contents of the the bill can be followed at:
Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for HB5224
Progress of and the contents of the the bill can be followed at:
Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for HB5224
Friday, August 14, 2009
HB 4223 Becomes Law
HB 4223 became law as Public Bill 96-0417 on August 13, 2009. The act provides that it is recommended that every occupied school building of a school district be tested every 5 years for radon. Provides that it is recommended that new schools of a school district be built using radon resistant new construction techniques. Allows a school district to maintain, make available for review, and notify parents and faculty of test results. Requires the district to report radon test results to the State Board of Education. Requires the State Board to prepare a report every 2 years of the results from all schools that have performed tests, to be submitted to the General Assembly and the Governor. Provides that if IEMA exempts an individual from being required to be a licensed radon professional, the individual does not need to be a licensed radon professional in order to perform screening tests. Provides that if the results of a radon screening test are found to be 4.0 pCi/L or above, the school district may hire a licensed radon professional to perform measurements before any mitigation decisions are made. Provides that if radon levels of 4.0 pCi/L or above are found, it is recommended that affected areas be mitigated by a licensed radon mitigation professional with respect to both design and installation. Provides that a screening test may be done with a test kit found in a hardware store, department store, or home improvement store or with a kit ordered through the mail or over the Internet. Requires the kit to be provided by a laboratory licensed in accordance with the Radon Industry Licensing Act.
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