SB2438

SCH CD-RADON TESTING

Introduced·2/7/25
Introduced Text

Illinois SB2438 mandates radon testing and mitigation in schools, requiring all occupied buildings to be tested by 2029 and every five years.

Illinois SB2438, known as the School Radon Protection Act, requires every occupied school building to be tested for radon by January 1, 2029, and every five years thereafter. The bill mandates that new schools be built using radon-resistant techniques. If radon levels exceed 4.0 pCi/L, the school district must hire a licensed radon professional for confirmatory measurements. The school district can use life safety funds for testing and mitigation. Home rule units are preempted from regulating school radon issues.

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Where it stands

Current
Assignments Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 8, 2025

2:00 PM

Education Committee Hearing

Mar 18, 2025

2:00 PM

Education Committee Hearing

History

Apr 30

Senate

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker

Apr 17

Senate

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford

Apr 16

Senate

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Napoleon Harris III