Illinois 103rd Regular Session Status: In Committee 14 D cosponsors

SB 3645 — SCH CD-RADON TESTING

Last action — Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert F. Martwick

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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 103rd Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

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, 2028 and shall be tested 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.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill mandates radon testing and mitigation in school buildings instead of merely recommending these actions, and removes the provision allowing certain individuals to perform tests without licensing.

  • 105 ILCS 5/10-20.48

    It is recommended that every occupied school building of a school district be tested every 5 years for radon → Every occupied school building of a school district that is occupied or will be occupied shall be tested by January 1, 2028 and shall be tested every 5 years thereafter for radon

    This change mandates radon testing in school buildings instead of recommending it.

  • 105 ILCS 5/10-20.48

    It is recommended 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. → 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

    This change mandates radon resistant construction techniques aligned with specific standards for new schools.

  • 105 ILCS 5/10-20.48

    may hire a licensed radon professional to perform measurements before any mitigation decisions are made. → shall hire a licensed radon professional to perform confirmatory measurements

    This change requires school districts to hire licensed professionals for confirmatory measurements when radon levels exceed the specified threshold.

  • 105 ILCS 5/10-20.48

    may → shall

    This change strengthens the requirement for school districts to perform certain actions regarding radon levels.

  • 105 ILCS 5/10-20.48

    If IEMA exempts an individual from being required to be a licensed radon professional, the individual does not need to be a licensed radon professional in order to perform screening tests under this Section.

    This change removes the provision allowing individuals to perform screening tests without being licensed.

Action History

  1. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert F. Martwick

  2. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael E. Hastings

  3. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Willie Preston

  4. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro

  5. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison

  6. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Halpin

  7. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy

  8. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes

  9. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio

  10. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Patrick J. Joyce

  11. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  12. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter

  13. Postponed - Education

  14. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler

  15. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Bill Cunningham

  16. Postponed - Education

  17. Assigned to Education

  18. Referred to Assignments

  19. First Reading

  20. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura Ellman

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 3645 do?
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, 2028 and shall be tested 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.
Who sponsors SB 3645?
SB 3645 is sponsored by Laura Ellman (Democrat), David Koehler (Democrat), Bill Cunningham (Democrat), Mattie Hunter (Democrat), Patrick J. Joyce (Democrat), Mike Porfirio (Democrat), Javier L. Cervantes (Democrat), Laura M. Murphy (Democrat), Michael W. Halpin (Democrat), Julie A. Morrison (Democrat), Cristina Castro (Democrat), Willie Preston (Democrat), Michael E. Hastings (Democrat), and Robert F. Martwick (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 3645?
This bill died with 103rd Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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