DE HB70

Requires landlords of rental units built before January 1, 1978, to obtain "lead free" or "lead safe" certification from approved lead inspectors, with small property owners (19 or fewer units) and large property owners (20+ units) subject to different penalty structures and compliance timelines

Establishes civil penalties for non-compliance: up to $100/day per unit for small property owners; escalating penalties of $500-$1,000/day per unit for large property owners depending on duration of violation

Creates a lead-based paint hazard control grant and loan program, with small property owners (5 or fewer units) eligible for grants covering up to 100% of costs, mid-size owners (6-19 units) eligible for up to 50%, and large property owners limited to loans covering up to 10%

Prohibits housing discrimination against tenants who report lead hazards or have elevated blood lead levels, and requires landlords to provide alternative housing when units are uninhabitable due to lead hazards

Establishes a 10-member Lead-Based Paint Remediation Certification Committee to study feasibility of compliance deadlines and issue reports, with implementation of certification requirements delayed until 12 months after necessary regulations are promulgated or March 1, 2028, whichever is earlier