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MA H2623

MA H2623
Relative to lead abatement

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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the tax credit for the containment or abatement of lead paint and further protecting children from lead paint contamination. Revenue.

AI Summary

This bill aims to enhance the protection of children from lead paint contamination. The key provisions include: 1. Increasing the tax credit for the containment or abatement of lead paint from $1,500 to $3,000, and increasing the tax credit for subsequent lead abatement work from $500 to $1,000. 2. Defining "blood lead level of concern" and "lead poisoning" to align with updated clinical standards, and requiring the Department of Public Health to provide case management services for children with a blood lead level of concern. 3. Increasing the penalties for violations of the state's lead paint laws, with the maximum fine being raised from $10,000 to $20,000 for a first offense and from $25,000 to $35,000 for subsequent offenses. 4. Imposing a $50 surcharge on various professional licenses related to lead abatement and inspection services, as well as fees for mortgage brokers, lenders, and insurance producers, to fund lead poisoning prevention efforts. The bill aims to strengthen the state's efforts to protect children from the harmful effects of lead paint exposure by updating definitions, enhancing services, and increasing enforcement mechanisms and funding.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (49)

Christine Barber (D),  Natalie Blais (D),  Joseph Boncore (D),  Paul Brodeur (D),  Linda Campbell (D),  Sonia Chang-Díaz (D),  Mike Connolly (D),  Brendan Crighton (D),  Daniel Cullinane (D),  Julian Cyr (D),  David DeCoste (R),  Sal DiDomenico (D),  Mindy Domb (D),  Dan Donahue (D),  Michelle DuBois (D),  Jamie Eldridge (D),  Dylan Fernandes (D),  Denise Garlick (D),  Carmine Gentile (D),  Carlos González (D),  Tami Gouveia (D),  Stephen Hay (D),  Jonathan Hecht (D),  Natalie Higgins (D),  Russell Holmes (D),  Dan Hunt (D),  Pat Jehlen (D),  Kay Khan (D),  John Lawn (D),  David LeBoeuf (D),  Jack Lewis (D),  Jason Lewis (D),  Adrian Madaro (D),  Elizabeth Malia (D),  Christina Minicucci (D),  Liz Miranda (D),  Frank Moran (D),  Patrick O'Connor (R),  Denise Provost (D),  Angelo Puppolo (D),  Becca Rausch (D),  Dave Robertson (D),  Dave Rogers (D),  John Rogers (D),  Danny Ryan (D),  Angelo Scaccia (D),  Walter Timilty (D),  José Tosado (D),  Bud Williams (D), 

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5080 (on 11/02/2020)
(7 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2623
Bill https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2623.pdf
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