Bill > HR0016

This resolution declares January 2025 as Radon Action Month in Michigan, highlighting the critical public health issue of radon exposure. The resolution explains that radon is a dangerous, naturally occurring radioactive gas that can enter homes through foundation openings and is the leading environmental cause of lung cancer in the United States. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, homes with radon levels at or above 4 picocuries per liter (pCi/L) should be mitigated, and approximately 26 percent of radon tests in Michigan have shown such elevated levels. The resolution emphasizes that any home, regardless of age or location, can have high radon levels, and testing is both easy and inexpensive. It also notes that radon-resistant construction techniques can help reduce lung cancer risks, and that state agencies like the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy are working to educate residents about radon and ways to minimize indoor exposure. By designating January 2025 as Radon Action Month, the resolution aims to raise awareness about this serious health hazard and encourage Michigan residents to test their homes and take appropriate mitigation measures.

https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HR-0016