Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 8 D · 3 R cosponsors

SB 760 — An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in grounds and buildings, providing for radon testing.

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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 is in committee in the Senate. Introduced May 22, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

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Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 11 sponsors

    1 primary, 10 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (8 D · 3 R) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill requires radon testing and mitigation in Pennsylvania school buildings.

  • Section 743

    Radon Testing.--(a) Beginning in the 2026-2027 school year and thereafter as provided under this section: (1) Each existing school building shall be tested for radon gas. (2) If the test result is at least four (4) picocuries per liter of air, the school building shall be mitigated and retested until the radon levels are less than four (4) picocuries per liter of air.

    Adds a new section mandating radon testing in schools starting from the 2026-2027 school year.

  • Section 743(b)

    (1) The initial testing of a school building's radon gas levels shall occur within one (1) year of the effective date of this clause or within one (1) year of completion of the building's construction, whichever is later. (2) If the testing of a school building's radon gas levels does not identify any radon gas levels at or above four (4) picocuries per liter of air, the school building must be retested every five (5) years or when the school building receives major structural, foundational or HVAC renovations or repairs, whichever is sooner. (3) If the testing of a school building's radon gas levels identifies any radon gas levels at or above four (4) picocuries per liter, the school building must be retested every two (2) years.

    Sets specific guidelines for initial radon testing and retesting of school buildings.

  • Section 743(c)

    Radon gas testing shall be performed in accordance with the version of ANSI-AARST MA-MFLB Protocol for Conducting Measurements of Radon and Radon Decay Products in Multifamily, School, Commercial and Mixed-Use Buildings in effect on the effective date of this subsection.

    Requires that radon testing conforms to a specific protocol.

  • Section 743(d)

    Radon gas testing shall be performed by an individual who is certified under the act of July 9, 1987 (P.L.238, No.43), known as the 'Radon Certification Act.'

    Mandates that radon testing is conducted by certified individuals.

  • Section 743(e)

    (1) If radon gas testing results for a room or occupied area in a school building indicate that the radon level is at least four (4) picocuries per liter of air, the school building shall be mitigated and retested until the radon levels are less than four (4) picocuries per liter of air. (2) Radon gas mitigation shall be performed by an individual who is certified under the 'Radon Certification Act' by the Department of Environmental Protection. Retesting of mitigated buildings shall be performed as provided under clause (1) and every two (2) years thereafter by an individual who is certified under the 'Radon Certification Act' by the Department of Environmental Protection.

    Establishes procedures for radon mitigation based on testing results.

  • Section 743(f)

    Initial radon testing results, mitigation plans and radon testing results conducted after radon mitigation shall be reported within sixty (60) days after the information has been received by the school entity as follows: (1) By presentation to the governing body of a school entity at a public meeting of the governing body of a school entity. (2) By communication by the governing body of a school entity to the parents' organization, if one exists. (3) By communication by the governing body of a school entity to the teachers' union or other employe organization. (4) By posting on the school district's publicly accessible Internet website and social media. (5) By submitting a report to the Radon Division of the Bureau of Radiation Protection of the Department of Environmental Protection, the State Board of Education, the Department of Education and the county health department.

    Requires reporting of radon testing and mitigation results to various stakeholders.

  • Section 743(g)

    Each new school building shall be built using radon-resistant new construction techniques according to the version of the ANSI-AARST CC-1000: Soil Gas Control Systems in New Construction of Buildings in effect on the effective date of this subsection.

    Mandates the use of radon-resistant construction techniques for new school buildings.

Action History

  1. Referred to Institutional Sustainability & Innovation

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 760?
SB 760 is sponsored by Devlin J. Robinson (Republican), Camera Bartolotta (Republican), Art Haywood (Democratic), John I. Kane (Democratic), Wayne D. Fontana (Democratic), Judith L. Schwank (Democratic), Tracy Pennycuick (Republican), Jay Costa (Democratic), Nick Miller (Democratic), Christine M. Tartaglione (Democratic), and Katie J. Muth (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 760?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced May 22, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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