2019 House Bill 5047

Expand state asbestos abatement regulations and requirements

Introduced in the House

Oct. 8, 2019

Introduced by Rep. LaTanya Garrett (D-7)

To require the state to adopt an asbestos inspection regime in which at least 25 percent of the “facilities” subject to potential remediation mandates be inspected each year, at a charge to the owner of $100 per inspection.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation

Nov. 5, 2019

Reported without amendment

Refer to the Committee on Ways and Means.

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

June 10, 2020

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

July 22, 2020

Passed in the House 97 to 11 (details)

Received in the Senate

July 23, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Environmental Quality