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Proposed bill would let Pennsylvania homeowners get better access to radon data

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — A bill that would allow Pennsylvania homeowners to check out past radon data is advancing.

The legislation, House Bill 448, sponsored by State Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon), passed the House 176-27 Monday.

It would let the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) share radon data it gathered. As of now, there are restrictions on what the DEP can release regarding radon levels.

“Pennsylvania ranks among the worst states in the country for radon levels, which exposes many families in the Commonwealth to harmful, radioactive particles,” Diamond said. “Pennsylvanians concerned about radon on their property can seek testing information from DEP; however, there are currently limitations on how that data can be shared. My bill would peel back some of those limitations, so previous property owners can access DEP’s data.”

Diamond was inspired to create the bill after hearing from a constituent who struggled with undiagnosed health conditions.

The bill now heads to the Senate for consideration.

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