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NJ AJR149
NJ AJR149Designates August of each year as Radon Awareness Month; designates August 2 of each year as Radon Action Day.
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Introduced
02/22/2024
02/22/2024
In Committee
02/22/2024
02/22/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This resolution recognizes the risk of long term exposure to elevated levels of radon in contaminated indoor air. Radon is an odorless and colorless radioactive gas released from the Earth by the natural breakdown of uranium. Radon is a known carcinogen, killing over 21,000 Americans each year. It seeps upward into the air from exposed ground, through foundation cracks and other structural gaps. Radon levels fluctuate based on temperature, weather and other factors. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection classifies the majority of the State as having moderate to high risk potential for elevated levels of radon exposure. The U.S. Surgeon General recommends that a home be tested every other year, upon sale, whenever a structural change is made, and in newly occupied areas. Radon testing is simple and can be performed by certified professionals. Mitigation of exposure is immediate upon venting and sealing the foundation and any structural gaps. This resolution recognizes the importance of testing indoor air for elevated levels of radon, and the importance of remediation in New Jersey through a campaign of awareness each month of August, and a day of action each August 2.
AI Summary
This joint resolution designates August as Radon Awareness Month and August 2 as Radon Action Day in New Jersey to raise public awareness about the dangers of radon, a colorless and odorless radioactive gas that naturally occurs from the breakdown of uranium in the Earth's crust. The resolution highlights that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer, responsible for over 21,000 deaths annually, and can enter homes through foundation cracks, loose pipe fittings, and other structural gaps. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, one in every 15 homes has high radon levels, with New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection classifying most of the state as having moderate to high risk for elevated radon exposure. The resolution recommends that homeowners test their dwellings for radon every two years or during significant structural changes, as suggested by the U.S. Surgeon General, and notes that mitigation can be achieved through proper venting and sealing of foundations. By establishing these designated awareness periods, the resolution aims to encourage regular testing, promote understanding of radon risks, and motivate residents to take proactive steps to protect their health from this silent environmental threat.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Environment, Natural Resources, and Solid Waste Committee (on 02/22/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/AJR149 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/AJR/149_I1.HTM |
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