Iowa legislation · 91st General Assembly
Iowa SF2242: A BILL FOR An Act relating to radon testing and mitigation for the conveyance of single-family residences, and including applicability provisions
Status: In committee, February 12, 2026
An Act relating to radon testing and mitigation for the conveyance of single-family residences, and including applicability provisions.
What the bill says
A bill FOR An Act relating to radon testing and mitigation for the conveyance of single-family residences, and including applicability provisions.
From the introduced text, February 10, 2026:
A BILL FOR An Act relating to radon testing and mitigation for the conveyance of single-family residences, and including applicability provisions. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA: TLSB 5999XS (2) lh/jh S.F. 2242 Section 1. Section 558.1B, Code 2026, is amended by adding the following new subsection: NEW SUBSECTION. 4. "Single-family residence" means an existing or newly built residential dwelling designed for occupancy by one household and located on property zoned for single-family residential use, including a detached dwelling or townhouse, but excluding duplexes, multifamily dwellings, and condominiums. Sec. 2. Section 558.41, Code 2026, is amended by adding the following new subsection: NEW SUBSECTION. 5. Radon compliance affidavit. A county recorder shall not record a deed conveying a single-family residence unless the deed is accompanied by a sworn affidavit executed by the grantor and grantee affirming that the acquisition complies with section 558.73. Sec. 3. NEW SECTION. 558.73 Radon testing and mitigation for single-family residences. 1. Prior to the conveyance of a single-family residence, the grantor shall conduct a radon test for the residence in accordance with the rules adopted by the department of health and human services. 2. a. If a radon test conducted pursuant to subsection 1 indicated radon concentrations at or above the level at which mitigation is recommended by the …
Sponsors
- Molly Donahue (D, 37) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Subcommittee: Rozenboom, Blake, and Schultz. S.J. 277 .
- : Introduced, referred to State Government. S.J. 235 .
Subjects: residence, conveyances (real estate), residential property, affidavits, sales, radon testing, Gary Smith, real property
Common questions
- What is SF2242?
- SF2242 is a bill in the Iowa Legislature (91st General Assembly): A BILL FOR An Act relating to radon testing and mitigation for the conveyance of single-family residences, and including applicability provisions.
- What does SF2242 do?
- In its own words: A bill FOR An Act relating to radon testing and mitigation for the conveyance of single-family residences, and including applicability provisions.
- What is the status of SF2242?
- In committee as of February 12, 2026. Latest action: Subcommittee: Rozenboom, Blake, and Schultz. S.J. 277 . (February 12, 2026).
- Who sponsored SF2242?
- Molly Donahue (D, 37).
- Where is the official record for SF2242?
- On the Iowa Legislature website: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ba=SF+2242&ga=91
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