HB4369 Summary

• Amends the Lead Poisoning Prevention Act to require (instead of allow) the Department to conduct follow-up inspections after mitigation deadlines to verify lead hazards have been properly addressed.

• Establishes a 30-day mitigation deadline for dwelling units occupied by children age 6 or younger or pregnant persons, or when a lead hazard is identified due to elevated blood lead levels in these populations.

• Sets a 90-day mitigation deadline for dwelling units not occupied by vulnerable populations (young children or pregnant persons).

• Requires property owners to mitigate lead hazards through methods prescribed by the Department, which may include removal, covering, or preventing child access to lead-bearing surfaces.

• Allows property owners to request extensions if they are making substantial progress, facing contractor shortages, or awaiting mitigation plan approval.