Bill > S06228

This bill establishes the "New York State Lead-Safe Renovation, Repair and Painting Act," which aims to address lead poisoning in children by creating comprehensive regulations for renovation work in older residential properties. The bill recognizes that nearly 100,000 children in New York were identified with elevated blood lead levels between 2011 and 2015, and that lead exposure can cause permanent brain damage. Key provisions include requiring the commissioner of labor to adopt rules for pre-renovation education, renovation training, certification programs, and work practice standards for contractors working in housing built before 1978. The regulations will mandate lead dust clearance testing, prohibit unsafe paint removal methods like dry scraping or using heat guns, require on-site presence of accredited professionals during renovation, and establish a three-year accreditation process for renovation firms and individuals. Violations of these regulations can result in misdemeanor charges and civil penalties up to $2,000 for initial violations and $4,000 for subsequent violations. Additionally, the bill amends the executive law to require documentation of compliance with these lead-safe renovation regulations as a condition for obtaining construction permits, thereby ensuring broader implementation and enforcement of lead safety standards.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6228