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PA HB813

PA HB813
Providing for lead abatement assistance; establishing the Lead Abatement Grant Program and the Lead Abatement Assistance Fund; and imposing an architectural paint surcharge.


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Introduced
03/08/2021
In Committee
03/08/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
11/30/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act amending Title 27 (Environmental Resources) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for lead abatement assistance; establishing the Lead Abatement Grant Program and the Lead Abatement Assistance Fund; and imposing an architectural paint surcharge.

AI Summary

This bill amends Pennsylvania's environmental laws to provide lead abatement assistance. It establishes the Lead Abatement Grant Program, which will issue grants to municipalities to assist owners of single-family homes and rental housing with lead hazard control work. The bill also creates the Lead Abatement Assistance Fund, which will be funded by a 50-cent surcharge on each gallon of architectural paint sold to consumers. The Department of Environmental Protection will administer the grant program and the fund, and will be responsible for establishing rules and guidelines to carry out the provisions of the law.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (24)

Last Action

Referred to ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES AND ENERGY (on 03/08/2021)

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