Bill > AB1440

This bill extends existing regulations related to pesticide worker health testing until January 1, 2029, maintaining current requirements for medical supervision of employees who regularly handle pesticides. Under these provisions, employers must contract with a medical supervisor registered with the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA), and laboratories performing cholinesterase tests must report detailed information to the Department of Pesticide Regulation, including test results, patient identifiers, medical supervisor details, and specimen collection information. The bill ensures that workers tested and their employers receive test results and recommendations within 14 days, and requires medical supervisors to report any worker with cholinesterase depression indicating pesticide exposure to local health officers. The information collected remains confidential but can be shared between state agencies for purposes of surveillance, investigation, and environmental remediation. The OEHHA is responsible for registering medical supervisors, reviewing test results, and providing medical consultations, while the Department of Pesticide Regulation and OEHHA are required to publicly update the effectiveness of the medical supervision program.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials (Assembly)

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