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Requires annual radon testing of developmental disabilities schools
In Assembly Committee · Mental Health · Sponsor David Weprin
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Title of bill
An act to amend the mental hygiene law, in relation to requiring annual radon testing of schools
Purpose or general idea of bill
The purpose of this bill is to require annual radon testing of facilities that care for residents with developmental disabilities.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1: Section 16.11 of the mental hygiene law is amended by adding subdivision (g) which shall require annual radon testing in all schools as defined in section 1.03 of mental hygiene law ("School" means the in-patient service of a developmental center or other residential facility for individuals with developmental disabilities under the jurisdiction of the office for people with developmental disabilities or a facility for the residential care, treatment, training, or education of individuals with developmental disabilities which has been issued an operating certificate by the commissioner of developmental disabilities.) Such testing shall be performed by a trained and certified, independent entity. Where radon levels exceed 4 pCi/L, corrective action shall be taken within the 30 days. Where radon levels exceed 8 pCi/L, corrective action shall be taken within 14 days. Test results must be posted online. A comprehensive report of test results shall be available each year by January 15th.
Section 2: All schools shall have their first annual radon test within 120 days of this act.
Justification
Under current law there is no requirement for radon gas testing at facilities caring for the developmentally disabled. It is also estimated that indoor radon gas exposure causes more than 21,000 lung cancer deaths per year, making it the second leading lung cancer threat after cigarettes. Conducting annual radon testing of these facilities will help prevent lung cancer deaths for this already vulnerable population and will ensure that corrective action is taken to stop radon gas exposure.
Prior legislative history
New Bill.
Fiscal implications for state and local governments
Minimal.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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