Bill > H2523

This bill requires the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) to develop and implement mandatory radon testing regulations for all child care programs licensed by the Department of Early Education and Care, as well as public schools. The regulations must include specific testing schedules, documentation requirements, acceptable radon level standards, and mitigation plans for locations with high radon concentrations. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can accumulate in buildings and is known to cause lung cancer when people are exposed to high levels over time. The bill mandates that the DPH create and publicly share these comprehensive testing and mitigation guidelines within one year of the bill's enactment, subject to available funding. By requiring routine testing, the bill aims to protect children's health by identifying and addressing potential radon exposure in educational and childcare settings.

Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2523