Bill > H2257

This bill proposes changes to lead poisoning regulations, primarily focusing on criminal complaints and remediation efforts. It clarifies that a criminal complaint for failing to comply with lead abatement or containment orders can only be filed if there's reasonable cause to believe the lead in the premises directly caused elevated blood lead levels in a child aged six or younger. The bill also allows for waiving remediation requirements if the containment or abatement process itself poses a danger of lead poisoning to children residing in the premises after completion. Furthermore, it mandates that programs aimed at preventing lead poisoning include information about the potential presence of lead in common objects children are exposed to, such as toys, jewelry, and pottery, and requires these programs to identify objects likely to come into contact with children under six that contain dangerous lead levels. The bill also expands the definition of premises where lead poisoning prevention measures are relevant to include places where children spend significant time, like day care facilities, and modifies reporting requirements to include children who have attended school or day care.