CT HB07133

Lowers the blood lead level threshold for mandatory investigation and action from 20 micrograms per deciliter to 5 micrograms per deciliter, effective October 1, 2019.

Requires local health directors to investigate sources of lead poisoning and order remediation within a reasonable timeframe, with mandatory reporting to the Commissioner of Public Health within 30 days.

Expands emergency housing assistance under the temporary family assistance program to families who relocate due to a child's elevated blood lead level (5 micrograms or greater per deciliter) when the residential unit is identified as the lead source.

Requires laboratories and healthcare institutions to report blood lead test results of 5 micrograms per deciliter or greater within 48 hours to the Commissioner of Public Health and local health directors, with extended notification timelines for children under three years of age.

Lowers thresholds for local health department case management services and on-site inspections to 5 micrograms per deciliter for single tests and 3 micrograms per deciliter for confirmed elevated levels in multiple tests taken at least three months apart.