Bill > S00122

This bill requires the New York State Departments of Environmental Conservation and Health to establish new environmental standards for lead contamination within 180 days of the act's effective date. The legislation specifically targets lead exposure in dust, soil, and air, with the goal of protecting public health, particularly for children who are most vulnerable to lead's harmful effects. The new standards must be at least as stringent as the federal Centers for Disease Control recommendations and the existing federal standards in 40 CFR Part 745 (as of January 13, 2025), and must be designed to prevent blood lead levels that could pose health risks. The bill acknowledges that current regulatory standards are inadequate to protect the public from lead exposure, which can occur through ingesting or inhaling lead dust, often from sources like lead paint. The new standards will require the commissioners of environmental conservation and health to collaboratively develop comprehensive guidelines for lead contamination levels in various environmental media. The act will automatically expire one year after taking effect, with a 90-day implementation period, during which the relevant departments can prepare and adopt the necessary new regulations.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S122