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This bill requires sellers of residential real property built before 1978 to conduct and provide a lead-based paint test report before transferring property ownership, effective August 1, 2026. The legislation aims to address the persistent problem of lead poisoning, particularly among children, by ensuring potential buyers are informed about lead-based paint hazards. The bill mandates that sellers obtain a professional lead-based paint inspection using specific federal guidelines, and must provide the test report to buyers before signing a binding contract of sale. Sellers must also submit the test report to the county title registrar and a new state health department registry, which will be publicly accessible online. The test must be conducted by a certified professional using an X-ray fluorescence analyzer or laboratory analysis. Certain property transfers are exempt, such as transfers between family members or transfers of unoccupied properties. Real estate agents are required to inform both sellers and buyers of their obligations under the act. The bill complements existing lead poisoning prevention efforts and is designed to increase transparency in real estate transactions, protect children's health, and provide greater certainty for property buyers by ensuring they have comprehensive information about potential lead-based paint hazards.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S4265