08/19/2026
Rhode Island has a new radon law and it starts June 1, 2027.
If your purchase and sale agreement is signed on or after that date, the home needs a radon test done within a year of closing by a licensed pro. Anything over 4.0 pCi/L has to be mitigated before closing or the money held in escrow.
I walked through what it means for buyers and for sellers here: https://youtu.be/5NBPebpsSio
Questions about your own place? Call the office at 401-288-3600.
Rhode Island's new radon law takes effect June 1, 2027. A RI broker and certified appraiser breaks down who tests, who pays, the 4.0 pCi/L threshold and the exemptions.