The resolution introduced by Representatives Tisdel, Glanville, and Mentzer aims to declare January 2025 as Radon Action Month in Michigan. Radon is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless radioactive gas that results from the natural decay of uranium in soil and rock, and it can enter homes through foundation openings. Elevated indoor radon levels are a significant health risk, being the leading environmental cause of lung cancer in the U.S. and the second overall after smoking. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recommends mitigation for homes with radon levels at or above 4 picocuries per liter (pCi/L), and approximately 26% of radon tests in Michigan have shown levels at or above this threshold.

The resolution emphasizes the importance of testing for radon, which is both easy and inexpensive, and highlights that any home can have elevated radon levels regardless of its age or location. It also notes that radon-resistant construction techniques can be employed in new homes to mitigate risks. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, along with local health departments and other partners, are actively working to educate residents about radon and ways to reduce exposure. By declaring January 2025 as Radon Action Month, the resolution seeks to raise awareness and encourage action to protect public health in Michigan.