This bill, titled "Lead Hazard Mitigation," seeks to amend Chapter 42-128.1 of the General Laws by adding a new section. The new section allows tenants to file a petition with the district court to deposit their rent in an escrow account if the leased property is not compliant with the risk reduction provisions of Chapter 128.1. The district court would order the deposit of the rent in the court's registry after a hearing and notice to the property owner. The bill also states that the tenant's right to deposit rent in the court's registry does not prevent them from pursuing other legal remedies. Money deposited in the court's registry would be released to the property owner upon compliance with the risk reduction standard and state lead poisoning prevention laws. However, if the tenant has incurred costs to comply with the risk reduction standard, the court would release money from the registry to the tenant to cover those costs. The bill also prohibits retaliatory actions against tenants who seek remedies under this section. The bill would take effect upon passage.