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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/17/2022
03/17/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to modernize childhood lead poisoning prevention. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill aims to modernize childhood lead poisoning prevention in Massachusetts. It does this by:
1) Defining a "blood lead level of concern" as a lead concentration level in a child under 6 that is below the level considered lead poisoning, and requiring the Department of Public Health to provide case management services for children with a blood lead level of concern.
2) Updating the definition of "lead poisoning" to be a lead concentration level in a child under 6 that is set by department regulation, but not greater than 5 micrograms per deciliter.
3) Increasing certain tax credits and fines related to lead abatement and inspections to incentivize more lead safety measures.
4) Setting effective dates for the various provisions, with the lead definition and case management requirements taking effect on January 1, 2022 and the tax/fine increases taking effect on July 1, 2022.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 03/17/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1397 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1397.pdf |
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