Georgia HB 26: Right to Breath Act; enact

Bill Text

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House Bill 26
By: Representatives Thomas of the 65
th, Lim of the 98
th, Drenner of the 85
th, and Buckner of
the 137
th
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
To amend Code section 8-2-23 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to1
amendment and revision of codes generally, so as to require the Department of Community2
affairs to include certain indoor air quality provisions in applicable state minimum standard3
codes; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective4
date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.5
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:6
SECTION 1.7
This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Right to Breath Act."8
SECTION 2.9
Code section 8-2-23 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to amendment and10
revision of codes generally, is amended by adding a subsection to read as follows:11
"(e) On or before July 1, 2024, the department, with the approval of the board, shall amend12
applicable state minimum standard codes to require the installation of indoor air quality13
equipment and utilization of best practices in new construction permitted on or after14
July 1, 2024. Such provisions shall include, but shall not be limited to:15

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(1) HVAC systems that can utilize a MERV 13 filter;16
(2) The provision of adequate humidity control to maintain the humidity near or17
below 50 percent at room temperature; and18
(3) Fresh air ventilation through HVAC systems."19
SECTION 3.20
All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.21