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IL SB1087
Bill
AI Summary
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Amends the Mold Remediation Registration Act to establish a mandatory public awareness campaign by the Department of Public Health on mold dangers, toxic compounds, health effects, testing methods, and industry standards.
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Requires the Department to perform a review every 5 years of mold identification and remediation technology and treatment techniques, including examination of new scientific evidence about mold health risks.
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Changes Department authority from discretionary ("may") to mandatory ("shall") to adopt rules requiring mold remediation service providers to register with the State and provide evidence of active third-party certification and financial responsibility.
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Expands the definition of "mold" to include specific fungal types such as Cladosporium, Penicillium, Alternaria, Aspergillus, Fusarium, Trichoderma, Memnoniella, Mucor, and Stachybotrys chartarum.
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Adds "third-party certification" definition to include certifications from the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification, the National Organization of Remediators and Microbial Inspectors, or other Department-approved national nonprofit organizations.
Legislative Description
HEALTH-TECH
Last Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0893
8/9/2024