The bill amends the Public Health Code by adding Part 54d, which focuses on the administration and enforcement of renovation, repair, and painting standards related to lead safety. The Department of Health will oversee this part and is authorized to create rules for its implementation. It incorporates specific standards from the federal regulations (40 CFR 745, subpart E) while making modifications, such as designating the department as the enforcing body instead of the EPA and establishing specific dust-lead action levels for various surfaces. The bill also outlines the procedures for post-renovation testing and the responsibilities of certified dust sampling technicians.

Additionally, the bill establishes penalties for violations of its provisions, including administrative fines that escalate with repeated offenses, and outlines the process for issuing citations. It mandates that the legislature annually appropriates sufficient funds for the department to administer and enforce these regulations, with the stipulation that these funds must be supplemented by federal grants. The collected fees will be used exclusively for compliance activities, including inspections to ensure adherence to the new standards aimed at protecting public health and safety.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 333.1101, 333.25211