Bill > A08203

This bill requires municipalities that conduct lead testing in residential properties to provide comprehensive notifications to property owners and tenants within specific timeframes. When a residence tests positive for lead, the municipality must send a detailed notice within five days that includes information about required remediation steps, available lead abatement programs and resources, potential consequences for non-compliance, tenants' rights, and, if applicable, a translation in the most commonly spoken non-English language in the municipality. The bill also mandates that tenants and property owners receive at least ten days' advance notice before code enforcement lead testing, with municipalities required to demonstrate successful notification. Additionally, municipalities must inform tenants and property owners if lead levels could render a property uninhabitable, and provide specific guidance about tenant rights, including clarifying that children cannot be removed from parents solely due to housing conditions. The bill applies to all lead testing conducted under the public health law and is designed to ensure transparency, protect tenant rights, and promote prompt lead hazard remediation.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8203