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IN SB0397
Bill
Status
1/14/2019
Primary Sponsor
David Niezgodski
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AI Summary
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Changes Indiana State Department of Health's authority on lead poisoning reduction from permissive ("may") to mandatory ("shall"), effective July 1, 2019
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Requires the department to determine the magnitude of lead poisoning among Indiana residents and maintain a database of children with lead poisoning
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Mandates the department provide consultation and education to medical provider networks screening for lead poisoning, and receive/analyze blood samples or assist regional lab sites
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Requires coordination with local health departments on lead exposure detection, environmental inspections, and medical case follow-up
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Obligates the department to notify physicians of lead hazards, provide consumer alerts and education, and establish reporting, monitoring, and preventive procedures
Legislative Description
Lead poisoning. Requires the Indiana state department of health (state department) to take action to reduce lead poisoning. (Under current law, the state department may take action to reduce lead poisoning.)
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Health and Provider Services
1/14/2019