Bill > A05078

This bill establishes a comprehensive indoor air quality (IAQ) inspection and evaluation program for various types of public buildings, including offices, schools, apartments, and other multi-story structures. The program, to be implemented within one year, requires the department to create regulations for inspecting and evaluating indoor air quality, defining acceptable levels of hazardous air pollutants, and establishing ventilation standards. Hazardous air pollutants are broadly defined to include substances like lead, radon, asbestos, formaldehyde, mold, and volatile organic compounds that can cause both immediate health effects (such as eye irritation, headaches, and fatigue) and long-term health risks (like respiratory diseases and lung cancer). The department will have the authority to conduct inspections on its own initiative or in response to complaints, provide inspection results to relevant authorities, assist entities in improving air quality, and develop community outreach programs to educate the public about indoor air quality risks. After each inspection, a detailed report will be prepared describing findings, test results, potential contributing conditions, and guidance for improvement. The bill also mandates that the department, in consultation with the health department, will distribute best practices guidance documents and periodically review and update them to ensure they reflect the most current standards.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5078