A3948

The "Healthy and Affordable Construction for Tomorrow Act."

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

The "Healthy and Affordable Construction for Tomorrow Act" mandates the prohibition of combustion of substances emitting high carbon dioxide levels.

The "Healthy and Affordable Construction for Tomorrow Act" requires the Commissioner of Community Affairs to amend the State Uniform Construction Code to prohibit the combustion of substances emitting more than 25 kilograms of carbon dioxide per million British thermal units in new buildings. The prohibition begins 12 months after enactment for buildings under seven stories and extends to all new buildings 36 months after enactment. Exemptions apply to emergency backup power systems, emergency management facilities, and commercial food establishments.

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Housing Committee
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History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee