Bill > H2346

This bill amends the Massachusetts lead law to promote equal access to lead-free housing. Key provisions include: 1) Expanding the Lead Paint Advisory Board to include more representatives from fair housing and environmental justice fields; 2) Removing outdated language referring to "retarded" cognitive development; 3) Allowing local boards of health or code enforcement agencies to enforce the lead law; 4) Requiring owners of rental properties in high-risk communities to abate or contain lead hazards by July 2022, and owners of all rental properties to do so by July 2024, regardless of whether a child under 6 resides there; and 5) Removing an exemption for small dwelling units and rooming houses, ensuring all rental properties must comply with the lead law.

Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2346