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Iowa Senate approves bill to require radon mitigation systems
The measure passed 46-0 and would require radon reduction systems in new single-family homes and duplexes under the state building code.
- On Wednesday, the Iowa Senate unanimously passed House File 2297 with a 46-0 vote, mandating passive radon mitigation systems in all newly constructed single-family and two-family homes.
- Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S. behind smoking, and roughly half of Iowa homes exceed the EPA action level of four picocuries per liter of air.
- Sen. Scott Webster, R-Bettendorf, introduced an amendment requiring adherence to International Residential Code's 2021 edition standards, which use pipes and venting to keep the carcinogenic gas at safe levels.
- Because the Senate added an amendment, the bill returns to the Iowa House for consideration before reaching Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds' desk; the Iowa Environmental Council advocates for a $1,500 refundable tax credit for existing homes.
- Cody Smith, director of climate initiatives for the Iowa Environmental Council, called the bill a positive first step and said the group will push the Legislature to address broader environmental health gaps next year.
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