The proposed legislation, General Assembly Raised Bill No. 6942, aims to establish a radon mitigation assistance program specifically for low-income households in the state. The bill introduces new provisions to the existing Healthy Homes Fund, which is a nonlapsing account within the General Fund. The Department of Housing will utilize funds from this account to address health and safety hazards in residential dwellings, including radon remediation. The bill defines "low-income households" as individuals or families with an annual income at or below eighty percent of the median income, ensuring that the assistance is targeted towards those in need.

Key changes in the bill include the repeal of Section 8-446 and its replacement with updated language that emphasizes the funding of programs to mitigate radon hazards. The bill specifies that the Department of Housing will be responsible for administering these funds and will notify relevant health departments about the availability of resources. Additionally, the bill mandates annual reporting by the Commissioner of Housing on the status of the Healthy Homes Fund, ensuring transparency and accountability in the use of the funds allocated for radon mitigation and other health-related initiatives.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 8-446