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WV HB5625

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Evan Worrell

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds definition of "Radon Resistant New Construction" (RRNC) as a passive radon mitigation technique used during construction of new homes
  • Requires building contractors constructing RRNC homes to use a licensed radon mitigation specialist or radon mitigation contractor
  • Grants the Commissioner of the Bureau for Health authority to conduct inspections of radon mitigation systems
  • Removes the prohibition on the director regulating construction practices related to radon
  • Amends West Virginia Code sections 16-34-2, 16-34-3, and 16-34-5 governing radon professional licensure

Legislative Description

Relating to the licensure of radon mitigators, testers, contractors, and laboratories

Health

Last Action

On 3rd reading, House Calendar

3/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Resources2/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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