House Bill 827 Summary

• Requires new and replacement HVAC units in commercial and residential buildings to be equipped with ultraviolet germicidal irradiation systems, antimicrobial coatings on ductwork, or other measures providing 90% control of infectious aerosols, with the Building Code Council to adopt implementing rules by October 1, 2023.

• Allows a 50% tax credit for taxpayers who add qualifying air purification equipment to existing residential and commercial HVAC systems, with the credit taken in three equal annual installments; credit expires January 1, 2026.

• Requires all public agency major facility construction and renovation projects to include HVAC systems with 90% infectious aerosol control, effective October 1, 2023.

• Appropriates $2.5 million annually (2021-2023) to public schools in tier one counties and $5 million annually to tier two and three counties for HVAC upgrades, with matching grant requirements varying by tier.

• Appropriates $2.5 million annually (2021-2023) to community colleges for HVAC upgrades with matching requirements, and requires annual reporting to the Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee on upgrades and remaining funding needs.