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Introduced
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
In Committee
04/11/2025
04/11/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Child Care Act of 1969. In provisions concerning radon testing of licensed day care centers, licensed day care homes, and licensed group day care homes, requires mitigation when testing confirms radon levels above 4.0 pCi/L. Provides that mitigation shall be conducted according to industry standards. Provides that, if radon test results are at or above 4.0 pCi/L, the licensed day care center, licensed day care home, or licensed group day care home shall create a corrective action plan that shall include long-term radon tests that show levels below 4.0 pCi/L. Provides that, if radon test results exceed 8.0 pCi/L, initial applicants shall mitigate before a license is issued and license renewal applicants shall close operations until the radon standard of 4.0 pCi/L or lower is achieved.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Child Care Act of 1969 to enhance radon safety requirements for licensed day care centers, day care homes, and group day care homes. Starting July 1, 2026, the bill mandates that these facilities must conduct radon mitigation when testing reveals radon levels above 4.0 picocuries per liter (pCi/L), which is a standard unit for measuring radiation. Mitigation must follow industry standards, and facilities with radon levels between 4.0 and 8.0 pCi/L must create a corrective action plan including long-term testing to demonstrate reduced radon levels. For facilities with radon levels exceeding 8.0 pCi/L, new license applicants must complete mitigation before receiving a license, while existing facilities must cease operations until radon levels are reduced to 4.0 pCi/L or lower. The bill builds upon existing requirements for radon testing every three years and maintaining transparency by posting test results and providing information to parents about radon's health risks, specifically its status as a leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 04/11/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3054&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| House Amendment 001 | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB3054ham001.htm |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB3054.htm |
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