Relating to an indoor mold information and public awareness program, and establishing a mold remediation standard of care

This bill relates to an indoor mold public information and awareness program, and establishes a mold remediation standard of care. The bill defines “indoor mold” to include any form of multicellular fungi found in damp or water-damaged indoor environments and building materials. The bill requires the department of health and human services (HHS) to establish an indoor mold public information and awareness program. Beginning July 1, 2026, HHS shall review the adverse effects to humans from exposure to indoor mold by consulting with medical research institutions and organizations with expertise in adverse effects of such exposure, and submit a report including findings and recommendations to the general assembly by June 30, 2027. Every five years, beginning July 1, 2027, HHS shall review technology or treatment techniques for indoor mold identification and remediation and submit a report to the general assembly. HHS shall establish a public information and awareness campaign to provide resources and educate the public on the dangers of indoor mold and damp or water-damaged indoor environments. The bill directs HHS to adopt rules to administer the bill. The bill requires mold remediation in the state to be conducted in accordance to the most recent edition of ANSI/IICRC S520 standard for professional mold remediation, or successor publication, or other equivalent ANSI-accredited mold remediation standard approved by HHS.