HB 4476

Abstract

Amends the Mold Remediation Registration Act. Provides that the Department of Public Health shall establish a public awareness campaign to assist the public in understanding the threat and importance of removing mold from indoor environments. Provides requirements for the Department to follow regarding the campaign. Defines terms. Provides that the Department must report, annually, to the Environment and Energy Committees of the House of Representatives and the Senate concerning the implementation of any federal regulations or State rules (instead of federal regulations) that establish scientific evidence concerning the health effects of mold and its byproducts on the training, certification, and licensing of parties providing mold remediation services. Provides that the Department shall (instead of may) adopt rules to implement a program establishing procedures for parties that provide mold remediation services to register with the State and provide evidence of an active third-party certification and evidence of financial responsibility (instead of only provide evidence of financial responsibility). Removes language exempting from the provisions of the Act persons licensed under the Structural Pest Control Act. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 410 ILCS 105/5 410 ILCS 105/10 410 ILCS 105/15 410 ILCS 105/16 new 410 ILCS 105/20 410 ILCS 105/25 Adds reference to: 405 ILCS 5/1-100 from Ch. 91 1/2, par. 1-100 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.