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MA S1184

MA S1184
Modernizing childhood lead poisoning prevention


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
07/31/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to modernize childhood lead poisoning prevention. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill modernizes childhood lead poisoning prevention by updating key definitions and provisions in Massachusetts law. It redefines "blood lead level of concern" and "lead poisoning" to lower the threshold for intervention, requires the Department of Public Health to provide case management services for children with concerning lead levels, and increases the maximum damages that can be awarded in housing discrimination cases related to lead exposure. The bill also increases various fees and fines related to lead inspections and abatement, and sets different effective dates for the various sections.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

New draft substituted, see S2642 (on 07/31/2018)

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