Bill for radon mitigation in new homes sees Iowa Senate approval

By: Brooklyn Draisey

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: April 29, 2026

Words: 557

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago


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A bill to require radon mitigation in new Iowa homes saw Senate approval Wednesday, a move that advocates for the legislation say is a good first step toward further safety measures in the future.

Members of the Iowa Senate unanimously voted to amend and pass House File 2297, which would require all newly constructed single- or two-family residences to have passive radon mitigation installed. The amendment, introduced by Sen. Scott Webster, R-Bettendorf, would require …

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