Bill > A02749

This bill establishes the "New York State Lead-Safe Renovation, Repair and Painting Act" to address the significant health risks posed by lead-based paint in older housing. The legislation recognizes that lead poisoning remains a serious environmental health issue, with nearly 100,000 children in New York identified with elevated blood lead levels between 2011 and 2015. The bill creates comprehensive regulations for residential property renovations involving lead-based paint, requiring the state commissioner to develop rules for pre-renovation education, training, certification, and work practice standards for contractors. Key provisions include mandatory lead dust clearance testing, prohibitions on unsafe paint removal methods (like dry scraping or using heat guns), requirements for on-site accredited personnel during renovations, and enforcement mechanisms with potential misdemeanor charges and civil penalties up to $4,000 for violations. The bill also amends the executive law to require documentation of lead-safe renovation compliance as a condition for obtaining construction permits. These regulations aim to protect children and workers from lead exposure during home renovation activities, particularly in New York's aging housing stock, where over 70% of homes were constructed before 1970 when lead-based paint was still commonly used.

Housing and Urban Affairs, Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A2749