Bill > H1616

This bill aims to enhance legal proceedings for recovering damages caused by exposure to lead. It amends existing laws to define what it means to "place lead in commerce" and establishes a presumption of causation when a plaintiff can show they have elevated lead levels in their body. The bill also provides certain defenses for parties who took actions to prevent lead exposures or sold products for uses not expected to cause harm. The bill allows courts to allocate liability among responsible parties and extends the statute of limitations for lead exposure claims. Additionally, the Department of Public Health can add other lead-containing products to the law for public health protection.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1616