Bill > S01816

This bill amends the New York Public Health Law to lower the definition of "elevated lead levels" from five to 3.5 micrograms of lead per deciliter of whole blood, giving the Department of Health the authority to establish an even lower threshold through future rules or regulations. The bill requires the Department of Health to adopt necessary regulations within 90 days of the act's effectiveness, including the ability to implement emergency regulations. Additionally, the bill mandates that within six months of any federal guidance recommending a lower lead concentration, the Department of Health must publish a notice of proposed rule-making to consider incorporating that new guidance into its regulations. The change is significant because it means more children with lower levels of lead in their blood will be identified and potentially receive intervention services, which could help prevent long-term health and developmental impacts associated with lead exposure.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1816