SB2438Introduced in the Senate
SCH CD-RADON TESTING
Introduced by Laura Ellman, District 21
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the School Code. In provisions concerning radon testing, provides that every school building of a school district that is occupied or will be occupied shall be tested by January 1, 2029 and shall be retested every 5 years thereafter for radon (instead of recommending that every occupied school building of a school district be tested every 5 years for radon). Provides that all new schools of a school district shall be built using radon resistant new construction techniques in accordance with the American National Standards Institute/American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists CC-1000, Soil Gas Control Systems in New Construction of Multifamily, School, Commercial and Mixed-Use Buildings standard or a successor standard (instead of recommending that new schools of a school district be built using radon resistant new construction techniques, as shown in the United States Environmental Protection Agency document, Radon Prevention in the Design and Construction of Schools and Other Large Buildings). Removes a provision allowing a person to perform radon screening tests without a license. Makes changes concerning the exemption. Provides that if radon is found to exceed specified levels, then the school district shall (instead of may) hire a licensed radon professional to perform confirmatory measurements (instead of to perform measurements before any mitigation decisions are made). Sets forth provisions concerning mitigation. Provides that a school district may use life safety funds, if available, for radon testing and mitigation. Preempts home rule powers.
Where it stands
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker
April 30, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Education Committee · April 8, 2025
7
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
7 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Ram Villivalam | 8 | Yes |
| Willie Preston | 16 | Yes |
| Adriane Johnson | 30 | Yes |
| Mary Edly-Allen | 31 | Yes |
| Doris Turner | 48 | Yes |
| Meg Loughran Cappel | 49 | Yes |
| Christopher Belt | 57 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura Ellman
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Halpin
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Patrick J. Joyce
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine
Assigned to Education
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt
Do Pass Education; 008-002-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 20, 2025
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane L. Johnson
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert F. Martwick
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Bill Cunningham
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Linda Holmes
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 3, 2025
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura Ellman
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Education
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Education; 010-004-000
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Ram Villivalam
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert Peters
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, III
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Napoleon Harris III
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker
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