The proposed legislation, known as the Landlord and Tenant Radon Awareness Act, aims to enhance awareness and management of radon hazards in rental properties in Nebraska. It establishes definitions for key terms such as "dwelling unit," "lessor," "tenant," and "radon hazard," and mandates that landlords provide prospective tenants with information regarding radon concentrations in the dwelling unit at the time of application and during the lease period if requested. Tenants are also empowered to conduct their own radon tests and must share the results with the landlord. If a radon hazard is confirmed, tenants have the option to terminate the lease without penalty within the first ninety days or to hire a radon mitigation specialist at their own expense.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that landlords cannot withhold security deposits for radon testing or mitigation activities unless the tenant installed a mitigation system without consent and it was improperly installed. The act applies to leases entered into on or after its effective date, ensuring that all new rental agreements adhere to these radon awareness requirements. The legislation emphasizes the importance of radon testing and mitigation to protect tenants from the health risks associated with elevated radon levels.