Date Published: 01/18/2020 [Source]
On Thursday, two of my bills relating to residential property disclosure, HB 174 and HB 175, were reported unanimously from the Housing and Consumer Protection subcommittee and will head to the full General Laws committee for a vote.
HB 175 would add a disclosure for radon gas prior to purchase of homes. Radon is an odorless gas that is a natural byproduct of uranium decomposition. Virginia has one of the largest uranium deposits in the country. During decomposition, radon seeps through the ground and into the air, usually collecting on the lowest floor of buildings and homes. However radon can be easily tested for and mitigated by licensed professionals. This bill aims to educate homeowners about what radon is, its prominence in Virginia, and the health risks associated with high levels of exposure such as lung cancer.