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RI H7513

RI H7513
Requires radon testing within one year of any residential real estate transaction and the installation of a radon mitigation system if unsafe radon levels are present, at the seller's expense.

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Introduced
02/06/2026
In Committee
02/06/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This act would require radon testing to be performed within one year prior to the closing of any residential real estate transaction, at the expense of the seller. In the event there are unsafe radon levels, a radon mitigation system shall be installed, at the seller's expense, prior to the closing. This act would take effect upon passage.

AI Summary

This bill mandates that for most residential real estate transactions, a radon test must be conducted within one year before the closing of the sale, with the seller responsible for the cost of this test. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can be harmful to health. If the test reveals "unsafe radon levels," meaning levels exceeding the Environmental Protection Agency's action level of 4.0 picocuries per liter, the seller must then pay for and install a radon mitigation system, which is a system designed to reduce radon concentration in a home, before the sale can be finalized. The bill also specifies certain types of property transfers, such as those from lenders after foreclosure or transfers for demolition, that are exempt from these requirements, and clarifies that the buyer can opt to conduct their own independent radon test at their own expense.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Committee recommended measure be held for further study (on 02/11/2026)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://status.rilegislature.gov/
BillText https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7513.pdf
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