The resolution addresses the severe health impacts of childhood lead poisoning, which include damage to the brain and nervous system, lower IQ, and increased risk of hypertension and heart disease. It notes that lead exposure is widespread, with half of the US adult population exposed to harmful levels as children, and that globally, lead poisoning is responsible for nearly one million deaths annually. In Rhode Island, a significant number of children live in homes built before the ban on lead-based paints, resulting in a high incidence of lead poisoning among children in the state.

In response to the lead poisoning crisis, the Rhode Island House of Representatives proclaims May 23, 2024, as "Lead Poisoning Prevention Day" in the state. The resolution aims to raise awareness and promote actions to prevent lead exposure. It also directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to the Director of the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, Mr. Terrance Gray, to ensure that the proclamation is officially recognized and communicated.