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This bill updates Washington state's lead-based paint program by expanding and clarifying regulations around lead-based paint and renovation activities. The bill amends existing law to provide more comprehensive oversight of lead-based paint hazards, including expanding definitions and requirements for certification, training, and activities related to lead-based paint. Key provisions include establishing a state program for training and certification of individuals and firms involved in lead-based paint and renovation activities, creating more detailed requirements for accreditation of training programs, and enhancing the department of commerce's authority to inspect, certify, and enforce regulations. The bill recognizes the significant health risks of lead exposure, particularly to children, and aims to ensure that professionals working with lead-based paint are properly trained and certified. It also updates terminology, expands the scope of regulated activities, and provides more robust mechanisms for program administration, including the ability to suspend or revoke certifications, establish work practice standards, and collect fees to support the program's implementation. The changes align state regulations more closely with federal environmental protection agency requirements and aim to protect public health by reducing potential lead exposure.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5494&Year=2025&Initiative=false