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US HB7460
Bill
Status
2/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
Don Beyer
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AI Summary
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Creates a new tax credit (Section 45BB) for indoor air quality improvements at commercial, public, and 501(c)(3) nonprofit properties, with credit amounts of $1/sq ft for air quality assessments, $5/sq ft for air cleaning system upgrades, and $50/sq ft for HVAC upgrades
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Increases credit amounts fivefold (to $25/sq ft and $250/sq ft) for air cleaning and HVAC upgrades that meet prevailing wage requirements and use at least 15% qualified apprentice labor hours
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Requires upgrades to comply with ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2022 or Standard 241-2023 and mandates use of energy-efficient Indoor Air Quality Procedure when it costs no more than the alternative Ventilation Rate Procedure
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Caps the credit at 50% of total expenditures for HVAC and air cleaning upgrades, with assessment credits capped at actual costs paid; applies to amounts paid after December 31, 2026
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Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish within 365 days a voluntary certification program for property owners to verify compliance with indoor air quality standards
Legislative Description
Airborne Act of 2026
Taxation
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
2/10/2026