The proposed legislation, General Assembly Substitute Bill No. 6942, aims to establish a Radon Mitigation Assistance Program specifically for low-income households. The bill repeals Section 8-446 of the general statutes and replaces it with a new framework that creates the "Healthy Homes Fund," a nonlapsing account within the General Fund. This fund will be utilized by the Department of Housing for various purposes, including the remediation of structurally deficient foundations and the reduction of health and safety hazards in residential dwellings, particularly concerning lead, radon, and other contaminants. The bill specifies that the program addressing radon hazards will be available to low-income households, defined as those with an annual income at or below 80% of the median income.

Additionally, the bill outlines the responsibilities of the Department of Housing, including notifying the Department of Public Health about the funds available in the Healthy Homes Fund and providing annual reports to relevant legislative committees regarding the fund's status and expenditures. The legislation also includes provisions for administrative expenses related to the implementation of these programs. Key insertions in the bill include the establishment of the radon mitigation program and the definition of "low-income household," while the term "Connecticut" is replaced with "this state" to maintain consistency in the legal language. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 8-446
HSG Joint Favorable: 8-446
File No. 68: 8-446
PD Joint Favorable: 8-446