Bill > HB2285

This bill updates the definition of lead-based paint in Kansas's Residential Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Act to lower the threshold for what constitutes lead-based paint. Specifically, the bill changes the definition to include paint that contains lead equal to or in excess of 0.009% by weight, or in excess of the amount specified in federal law (15 U.S.C. § 2681), whichever is less. This is a more stringent standard compared to the previous definition, which used different measurement criteria. The bill also makes some minor grammatical adjustments to the existing statute, such as replacing "which" with "that" in one section. The legislation aims to provide clearer and more comprehensive protection against lead-based paint hazards, particularly in residential settings built before 1978, by expanding the definition of what constitutes a lead-based paint hazard. After amending the definition, the bill calls for the repeal of the original version of the statute and will take effect upon publication in the statute book.

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