MA S1524

Property owners and their insurance carriers are prohibited from filing claims against parents or guardians alleging negligent supervision caused a child's lead exposure; violations constitute a Chapter 93A consumer protection violation

Lead abatement requirements expand to all rental properties regardless of whether a child under 6 resides there, with effective date of July 1, 2022 for both high-risk communities and all rental premises

The Lead Poisoning Prevention Advisory Committee expands from 2 to 5 public members, and must include at least 2 members active in fair housing and 2 members active in environmental justice

Age threshold for certain lead law provisions increases from 14 to 21 years old

High-risk communities are defined as those with 5-year lead poisoning incidence rates (≥5 micrograms per deciliter) above the state rate, adjusted for low-to-moderate income and pre-1978 housing stock