MI SB0058

Study environmental threats of lead poisoning to children's health and review the lead poisoning prevention program established under section 5474.

Evaluate the program's effectiveness, including its ability to satisfy federal law requirements that 100% of all young children enrolled in Medicaid receive blood lead tests.

Develop short- and long-range strategic recommendations for childhood lead poisoning prevention, including strategies to enhance public awareness, increase blood lead testing rates, eliminate lead-based paint sources, and ensure state interagency cooperation.

Submit written reports of findings and recommendations to the governor and legislature by March 31, 2018 and annually thereafter by March 31, with DHHS providing testimony to standing committees with jurisdiction over public health and children's issues.

Takes effect 90 days after enactment, contingent upon Senate Bill 57 being enacted into law.