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History
- Referred to health
- Referred to health
Companion bill
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Relates to the abatement of lead poisoning conditions
In Assembly Committee · Health · Sponsor Diana Richardson
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Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
An act to amend the public health law, in relation to the abatement of lead poisoning conditions
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1. Amends the public health law, section 1373, subdivision 3. Increases the penalties for building code violations and increases the penalty for failure to correct a paint condition conducive to lead poisoning to no more than five-thousand dollars.
Section 2. Effective Date
Existing law
Current law establishes a penalty not to exceed $2,500.
Justification
Lead poisoning is an issue that has been gaining momentum due to the frequency of lead poisoning cases in our communities. Lead poisoning cases are especially prevalent in high-poverty areas. Young children and pregnant women are most vulnerable to the effects of lead poisoning. High lead levels in children can lead to developmental and other health problems. In pregnant women high lead levels can significantly affect the developmental abilities of their unborn children. This bill will help to prevent lead exposure and lead-related health problems by placing stiff penalties against building owners who allow this dangerous condition to exist on their properties.
Prior legislative history
2014: S.22 - Referred to Health/A.3080 - Referred to Health 2013: S.22 - Referred to Health/A.3080 - Referred to Health 2012: S.6590 - Referred to Health/A.3621 Advanced to Third Reading, Cal. 348 2011: A.3621 - Died on Third Reading Calendar 2009-10: A.3074 - Passed Assembly 2007-08: A.276 - Passed Assembly 2005-06: A.1897 - Passed Assembly
Fiscal implications
To be determined, potential increase due to increase in fines.
Effective date
Immediately
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