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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
07/31/2018
07/31/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
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)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1184 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1184.pdf |
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