The bill amends the definition of lead-based paint within the context of residential childhood lead poisoning prevention in Kansas. It specifies that lead-based paint now includes paint containing lead equal to or in excess of 0.009% by weight, or the amount specified in federal law, whichever is less. Additionally, the bill updates various definitions related to lead-based paint activities, including "abatement," "accredited training program," and "public agency," while repealing the existing section of K.S.A. 65-1,201.

Key deletions from the current law include the previous thresholds for lead content in paint, which were one milligram per square centimeter or more than 0.5%. The bill also clarifies that the federal program referenced is the lead-based paint activities subpart L of C.F.R. part 745, without the previous stipulation regarding its effective date. Overall, the bill aims to strengthen the regulations surrounding lead-based paint to better protect children from lead poisoning.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 65-1