H4024 • 2025

An Act relative to a study to determine standards of mold levels in multi-unit dwellings

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Sponsor: Bruce J. Ayers
Last action: 2026-03-16
Official status: Accompanied a study order, see H5234
Effective date: Not listed

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An Act relative to a study to determine standards of mold levels in multi-unit dwellings

An Act relative to a study to determine standards of mold levels in multi-unit dwellings By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No.

What This Bill Does

An Act relative to a study to determine standards of mold levels in multi-unit dwellings By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No.
4024) of Bruce J.
Ayers that the Department of Public Health be authorized to study mold and mold spores in multi-unit dwellings.
Public Health.

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Bill History

2026-03-16 House
Accompanied a study order, see H5234
2025-09-10 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
2025-08-29 Joint
Hearing scheduled for 09/10/2025 from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM in B-2
2025-04-14 Senate
Senate concurred
2025-04-10 House
Referred to the committee on Public Health

Official Summary Text

An Act relative to a study to determine standards of mold levels in multi-unit dwellings
By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4024) of Bruce J. Ayers that the Department of Public Health be authorized to study mold and mold spores in multi-unit dwellings. Public Health.

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Bill H.4024

(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.

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