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.
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Wednesday, May 23, 2012
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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