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KS HB2285
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Health and Human Services
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AI Summary
- Lowers the lead content threshold for "lead-based paint" from 0.5% by weight to 0.009% by weight under the residential childhood lead poisoning prevention act
- Requires paint to meet whichever standard is stricter: the new 0.009% state threshold or the federal standard under 15 U.S.C. § 2681
- Amends K.S.A. 65-1,201 which governs definitions for lead-based paint inspection, assessment, and abatement activities
- Applies to residential dwellings constructed before 1978 where individuals eat, sleep, and reside
- Takes effect upon publication in the statute book
Legislative Description
Modifying the definition of lead-based paint in the residential childhood lead poisoning prevention act to include paint that contains lead equal to or in excess of 0.009% by weight or in excess of that specified in federal law, whichever is less.
Last Action
House Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services
2/5/2025
Committee Referrals
Health and Human Services2/5/2025
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