The bill amends the definition of lead-based paint within the context of the residential childhood lead poisoning prevention act in Kansas. It specifies that lead-based paint now includes paint that contains lead equal to or in excess of 0.009% by weight, or in excess of the amount specified in federal law, whichever is less. Additionally, the bill repeals the existing section of K.S.A. 65-1,201, which previously defined lead-based paint as containing one milligram per square centimeter or more than 0.5%.
Other definitions within the act, such as "abatement," "accredited training program," and "public agency," remain largely unchanged, but the bill clarifies that the federal program referenced is based on the current regulations rather than those in effect on the bill's effective date. The act aims to enhance public health measures by ensuring stricter standards for lead-based paint, thereby improving the prevention of childhood lead poisoning in residential settings. The bill will take effect upon publication in the statute book.
Statutes affected: As introduced: 65-1