This bill mandates that health care professionals, specifically physicians and registered professional nurses, assess pregnant individuals for potential risk factors related to lead exposure and elevated blood lead levels. If any risk factors are identified based on the latest guidelines from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the health care provider is required to conduct lead screening once per pregnancy. If the provider is unable to perform the screening, they may refer the patient to another qualified professional. Additionally, if elevated blood lead levels are detected, the provider must inform the patient in writing about the results and the implications of lead poisoning, as well as ensure that any children or household members under six years old are screened for lead exposure.

The bill also stipulates that laboratories conducting lead screenings must report results to the Department of Health, the local health department, and the referring health care provider within five business days. All lead screening records will be included in a central database maintained by the Department of Health, with confidentiality protections in place, allowing only statistical reports that do not disclose personal identifying information. Furthermore, the bill specifies that health care providers are not required to conduct lead screenings if the patient objects in writing and must adhere to existing blood sample collection requirements.