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Introduced
02/10/2025
02/10/2025
In Committee
03/13/2025
03/13/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/07/2025
05/07/2025
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Section 1 of the bill enacts the "Mold Awareness and Registration Act", which requires the department of public health and environment (department) to establish a public awareness campaign (campaign) to assist the public in understanding the health dangers of mold and the importance of removing mold from indoor environments. The department is directed to establish the campaign, and the state board of health is directed to adopt rules governing the campaign. As part of the campaign, the department is required to: ! Inform the public on the health dangers of mold; ! Provide the public with contact information for organizations or government agencies that can provide further information relating to the health effects of mold, mold testing methods, or accredited industry standards for mold remediation; and ! Every 5 years, perform a review of the technology or treatment techniques for mold identification and remediation that protect public health and safety. Section 1 also requires the executive director of the department to issue a registration to a person that provides mold remediation or assessment services in the state if the person applies for registration and provides evidence of an active third-party remediation or assessment certification, as well as evidence of financial responsibility. The executive director is required to maintain on the department's website a public database of all persons that have been issued a registration. Sections 2 and 3 require a contract to sell residential real property to contain, and a landlord of residential real property to provide to prospective tenants, in writing: ! A warning statement about the health dangers of mold; ! Any knowledge the seller or landlord has of the residential real property's mold concentrations and history, including assessments performed, reports written, and mitigation or remediation conducted; and ! The most recent brochure published by the department that provides information about the health dangers of mold in indoor environments.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the "Mold Awareness and Registration Act" to address the health risks associated with mold in indoor environments. The legislation creates a comprehensive public awareness campaign through the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment to educate residents about mold-related health dangers. The department is required to provide information about mold's potential health effects, maintain a website with resources and contact information for mold-related organizations, and conduct a review of mold identification and remediation technologies every five years. The bill also introduces a registration system for mold remediation and assessment professionals, requiring them to obtain third-party certifications and demonstrate financial responsibility. Additionally, the legislation mandates that residential real estate transactions and rental agreements include detailed disclosures about mold, such as a warning statement about potential health symptoms, any known mold assessments or concentrations in the property, and a brochure from the department explaining mold-related health risks. The bill defines various terms related to mold, including specific types of mold and what constitutes mold assessment and remediation. Mold remediation must follow specific industry standards, and the law provides mechanisms for enforcement through private action or potential intervention by the Attorney General. Most provisions of the bill are set to take effect in January 2026, giving stakeholders time to prepare for the new requirements.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
House Committee on Appropriations Lay Over Unamended - Amendment(s) Failed (on 05/13/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb25-1202 |
| Fiscal Note FN3 | https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2025A/bills/fn/2025a_hb1202_f1.pdf |
| Fiscal Note FN2 | https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2025A/bills/fn/2025a_hb1202_r1.pdf |
| House Energy & Environment Amendment L.003 | https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/leg.colorado.gov/2025A/amendments/27A5A4278ADF039887258C4C005A08FF/HB1202_L.003.pdf |
| House Energy & Environment Amendment L.002 | https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/leg.colorado.gov/2025A/amendments/7B8C63968A2B81D987258C4B008153A5/HB1202_L.002.pdf |
| House Energy & Environment Amendment L.001 | https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/leg.colorado.gov/2025A/amendments/D07273E0D7220B6987258C4C0059DE86/HB1202_L.001.pdf |
| Fiscal Note FN1 | https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2025A/bills/fn/2025a_hb1202_00.pdf |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2025A/bills/2025a_1202_01.pdf |
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