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IA HF2665

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Austin Baeth

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires the state building commissioner to adopt passive radon mitigation methods as part of the state building code for all new single-family and two-family residential construction commenced after the requirement's adoption.

  • Creates a tax credit of up to $1,000 for the purchase and installation of radon mitigation systems, available for both individual income tax and corporate income tax, with excess credits carried forward one year.

  • Tax credits apply retroactively to January 1, 2026, for tax years beginning on or after that date.

  • Allows tenants to conduct radon tests in rental units, and if results show levels at or above 4 picocuries per liter, requires landlords to install a certified radon mitigation system within 90 days.

  • Radon mitigation systems must be installed by persons certified under Iowa's radon certification program (Chapter 136B).

Legislative Description

A bill for an act relating to radon mitigation requirements and tax credits, including retroactive applicability provisions, and making appropriations.

Last Action

Introduced, referred to Ways and Means. H.J. 374.

2/23/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/23/2026

Full Bill Text

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