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Introduced Session

This bill relates to mold remediation. The bill defines “direct supervisor” as an individual who is physically present during on-site mold remediation and is immediately available to direct, instruct, and oversee the activities of other individuals. The bill defines “mold” as any form of multicellular fungi often found in water-damaged indoor environments and building materials. The bill defines “third-party certification” as a mold remediation certification offered by the institute of inspection cleaning and restoration certification; the national organization of remediators and microbial inspectors; or an organization with similar standards that has been approved by the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing (DIAL) by rule. The bill prohibits a person from performing mold remediation unless the mold remediation complies with the ANSI/IICRC S520 standard for professional mold remediation, or a similar standard as identified by DIAL. The bill requires DIAL to establish a registry for entities that provide mold remediation services. An entity applying to register in the registry must provide proof that a direct supervisor employed by the entity holds a current third-party certification. The bill requires DIAL to adopt rules to implement the bill, and to provide the department of health and human services (HHS) access to the registry for the purpose of carrying out duties related to the mold public awareness campaign (campaign). The bill requires HHS, in consultation with appropriate agencies and organizations, to establish a campaign to assist the public in understanding the threat of mold in indoor environments, and the importance of removing mold. The bill details actions HHS must take as part of the program. The bill requires HHS, on or before January 31 of each year, to submit a report to the general assembly that includes new scientific evidence concerning health effects associated with mold or water damage in indoor environments, including the effects on air quality standards, and changes in state and federal law that establish standards for training, certifying, or licensing persons providing mold remediation services in residential, public, or commercial buildings.

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Helena Hayes (R)*, 

Introduced, referred to Health and Human Services. H.J. 492. (on 03/04/2025)

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