An Act relative to a study to determine standards of mold levels in multi-unit dwellings
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| Date | Branch | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 3/16/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5234↗ |
| 9/10/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 09/10/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:35 PM in B-2 and Virtual — Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 8/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/10/2025 from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM in B-2 |
| 4/14/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 4/10/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Health |
No additional cosponsors.
| Committee | Recommendation | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| J16 | Accompanied | 1 entries |
(a) The department of public health shall study mold and mold spores in multi-unit dwellings in the commonwealth. The study shall include, but not be limited to: (i) the possibility of completely eliminating mold and mold spores in multi-unit dwellings; (ii) focusing on the cause and presence of excess moisture that allows mold to grow in multi-unit dwellings; and (iii) analysis of other states and their laws that establishes standards on what amount or type of mold is dangerous. (b) The department shall hold at least 1 public hearing as part of its study. (c) The department shall submit a report detailing the results of the study, along with recommendations and any proposed standards and legislation necessary to carry out its recommendations, to the: (i) the joint committee on public health; (ii) the house and senate committees on ways and means; and (iii) clerks of the house of representatives and senate not later than December 31, 2026.
(a) The department of public health shall study mold and mold spores in multi-unit dwellings in the commonwealth. The study shall include, but not be limited to: (i) the possibility of completely eliminating mold and mold spores in multi-unit dwellings; (ii) focusing on the cause and presence of excess moisture that allows mold to grow in multi-unit dwellings; and (iii) analysis of other states and their laws that establishes standards on what amount or type of mold is dangerous. (b) The department shall hold at least 1 public hearing as part of its study. (c) The department shall submit a report detailing the results of the study, along with recommendations and any proposed standards and legislation necessary to carry out its recommendations, to the: (i) the joint committee on public health; (ii) the house and senate committees on ways and means; and (iii) clerks of the house of representatives and senate not later than December 31, 2026.