The bill proposes amendments to the "Lead Poisoning Prevention Act" by introducing new definitions and updating existing ones to enhance lead poisoning prevention and treatment measures. It adds terms such as "apprenticeable," "approved apprenticeship program," "Federal EPA Lead and Copper Rule Revisions," and various classifications of service lines like "lead service lines," "galvanized requiring replacement," and "non-lead." These additions aim to clarify the types of occupations with apprenticeship programs, federal regulations on lead in drinking water, and the specifics of service line materials. The bill also redefines "owner" to exclude agents with limited authority and introduces terms like "private service line" and "water supplier." It mandates water suppliers to create an inventory of service lines by October 16, 2024, to classify them according to their lead status and to make this information publicly accessible. The bill prohibits water suppliers from raising residential water rates due to funding for lead service line replacement and outlines steps for notifying property owners and tenants about lead service lines, establishing replacement programs, and coordinating with relevant authorities to secure financial assistance.

Furthermore, the bill requires water suppliers to inspect and replace lead service lines on private property, with provisions for charging property owners who refuse inspection or replacement. It mandates property owners to inform tenants of lead service lines and imposes penalties for non-compliance. Tenants are given the right to request lead service line replacement if the property owner is unresponsive. The bill also includes requirements for property owners to disclose lead service lines during property transfer and to replace them within twelve months of sale. It sets priorities for funding allocation for lead service line replacements, emphasizing areas and populations most at risk from lead exposure. The bill establishes a ten-year timeline for water suppliers to replace all lead service lines, subject to funding, and requires annual progress reports. It also amends real estate sales disclosures related to lead exposure hazards for properties built before 2011 and sets a ten-day period for potential purchasers to conduct risk assessments. The bill stipulates that water suppliers and contractors must participate in an approved apprenticeship program for projects over one million dollars and is set to take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
5318: 23-24.6-4