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NJ AJR33
NJ AJR33Designates August of each year as Radon Awareness Month; designates August 2 of each year as Radon Action Day.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This resolution recognizes the risk of long term exposure to elevated levels of radon in contaminated indoor air. Radon is an odorless and colorless radioactive gas released from the Earth by the natural breakdown of uranium. Radon is a known carcinogen, killing over 21,000 Americans each year. It seeps upward into the air from exposed ground, through foundation cracks and other structural gaps. Radon levels fluctuate based on temperature, weather and other factors. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection classifies the majority of the State as having moderate to high risk potential for elevated levels of radon exposure. The U.S. Surgeon General recommends that a home be tested every other year, upon sale, whenever a structural change is made, and in newly occupied areas. Radon testing is simple and can be performed by certified professionals. Mitigation of exposure is immediate upon venting and sealing the foundation and any structural gaps. This resolution recognizes the importance of testing indoor air for elevated levels of radon, and the importance of remediation in New Jersey through a campaign of awareness each month of August, and a day of action each August 2.
AI Summary
This joint resolution designates August of each year as "Radon Awareness Month" and August 2 of each year as "Radon Action Day" in New Jersey to raise public awareness about the dangers of radon, a naturally occurring, odorless, and colorless radioactive gas that can seep into homes from the earth and is a leading cause of lung cancer. The resolution highlights that prolonged exposure to elevated radon levels significantly increases the risk of developing lung cancer, and that the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) classifies much of the state as having a moderate to high risk for elevated radon exposure, even though high levels can be found in areas previously considered low risk. It also emphasizes recommendations from the U.S. Surgeon General and the DEP for regular home testing, especially before a sale or after structural changes, and notes that mitigation through venting and sealing is effective and can be done by certified professionals. The Governor is authorized to issue proclamations encouraging appropriate activities and programs to observe these designated times.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/AJR33 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/AJR/33_I1.HTM |
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