Bill > H4590

This bill establishes a comprehensive task force to address indoor air quality issues in various community settings, including schools, long-term care facilities, correctional facilities, early childhood education centers, public housing, and residential buildings. The task force will consist of 16 members, including government officials and experts in environmental health, labor, community health, housing, and air pollution monitoring, who will develop a framework to identify, monitor, and remediate indoor air pollution and mold contamination. The task force is required to convene within 30 days of the bill's passage and submit a final report with recommendations within one year, including draft recommendations for public review at least 30 days before the final report. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Department of Public Health, in consultation with the Department of Environmental Protection, create regulations for conducting indoor air quality assessments by July 31, 2027, specifically focusing on monitoring exposure to ultrafine particulate matter and black carbon. These regulations will establish standard procedures for air dispersion modeling, pollution management, particulate matter monitoring, and exposure estimation, with the goal of improving indoor air quality and protecting public health in highly-impacted communities.

Budget and Finance

Joint Committee on Public Health (Joint)

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4590