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Requires the commissioner of health to take action when areas of lead poisoning are designated
In Senate Committee · Health · Sponsor Jeffrey Dinowitz
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BILL NUMBER:S1785
Title of bill
An act to amend the public health law, in relation to requiring the commissioner of health to act when areas of lead poisoning are designated
Purpose or general idea of bill
To require the commissioner to take action when an area of lead poisoning has been designated.
Summary of specific provisions
Amends subdivisions 1 and 3 of section 1373 of the public health law, so that it requires that written notice be given to the health commissioner or his representative whenever an area of high risk of lead poisoning is designated.
Justification
The people of New York, the Legislature and Governor all recognize the importance of requiring safety guidelines in regards to the health of all its people, especially in living conditions. Currently, the law leaves it up to the discretion of the commissioner and does not require she/he to take action such as giving written notice in an area is deemed high risk. It also leaves it up to her/his discretion to conduct a hearing if the notice is not complied with in a timely fashion. The legislation proposed strengthens the existing laws.
Prior legislative history
2011-12- A.717- Passed Assembly 2009-10 A.541- Passed Assembly 2007-08- A.513- Passed Assembly 2005-06- A.1239-Passed Assembly 2003-04- A.3291- Passed Assembly/S.7173- Referred to Senate 2001-02- A.1182- Passed Assembly
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
On the ninetieth day after passage.
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