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Committee pauses mold regulation debate after urgent tenant testimony; patrons to reconcile certification and consumer-protection approaches
Summary
Lawmakers heard extensive testimony about mold in rental housing and the need to regulate mold inspection and remediation. Delegates debated whether to require DPOR certification or to use the Virginia Consumer Protection Act; patrons agreed to take related bills by for the day to work out language.
Delegate Marcia McQuinn presented HB 2195, which renames the Virginia Board for Asbestos, Lead and Home Inspectors to add mold and directs the board to establish certification requirements for mold inspection and mold remediation. The bill includes an emergency clause tied to repeal language from last year’s Virginia Consumer Protection Act provision.
Multiple tenants and tenant advocates described widespread mold problems in rental housing and urged regulation. "Mold is not something that should be taken lightly," said Erin Trimmer of Virginia Organizing, citing health effects including asthma and long-term respiratory issues. Tenant organizer Rachel…
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