This bill establishes a standing appropriation of $20,000 from the general fund of the state to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, and for each fiscal year thereafter. The funds are designated for making free radon test kits available to homeowners and renters in Iowa. HHS is tasked with distributing these kits through contracts with the Iowa radon awareness contract recipient, certified radon laboratories, or approved vendors. All test kits must be sourced from and analyzed by certified radon laboratories, and distributors must agree to provide data from the test kit analyses to HHS upon request.
Additionally, HHS is required to create a link on its website to facilitate the ordering of radon test kits by the public. This initiative aims to promote awareness and testing for radon, a hazardous substance that can pose health risks in residential properties.