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ME LD1232

Bill

Status

Failed

6/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Shelley Rudnicki

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Requires a radon permit for all new residential construction and for new commercial construction or commercial improvements/alterations that require a building permit
  • Radon testing must be performed by a person registered with the Department of Health and Human Services; if mitigation is needed, installation must also be done by a registered professional
  • Exempts residential construction in municipalities without a building code and owner-built homes where the homeowner acts as general contractor and provides more than 50% of framing and finishing labor
  • Violations carry penalties of $1,000 for commercial construction and $500 for residential construction, payable to the DHHS division of environmental health

Legislative Description

An Act to Require Radon Testing for Certain Commercial and Residential Construction

Regulation

Last Action

Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD).

6/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Housing3/25/2025

Full Bill Text

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