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MI HB6063

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/29/2016

Primary Sponsor

Pam Faris

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Establishes duties for a childhood lead poisoning prevention and control commission to study environmental threats of lead poisoning to children's health.

  • Requires the commission to review the lead poisoning prevention program under section 5474 and evaluate its effectiveness, including the program's ability to screen 100% of young children enrolled in Medicaid with blood lead tests as required by federal law.

  • Directs the commission to develop short- and long-range strategic recommendations addressing public awareness, blood lead testing rates, lead poisoning source elimination (especially lead-based paint in aged housing), and interagency cooperation.

  • Mandates the commission submit written reports to the governor and legislature by March 31, 2018 and annually thereafter, with a Department of Health and Human Services representative providing testimony to relevant legislative committees.

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment and is contingent on the enactment of Senate Bill or House Bill 6064 of the 98th Legislature.

Legislative Description

Health; blood; duties of the childhood lead poisoning prevention and control commission; provide for. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 5478b. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6064'16, HB 6064'16

State agencies (existing): community health

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 11/29/2016

11/30/2016

Committee Referrals

Health Policy11/29/2016

Full Bill Text

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