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MI SB0399

Bill

Status

Introduced

8/20/2019

Primary Sponsor

James Runestad

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Origin

Senate

100th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Establishes duties for the childhood lead poisoning prevention and control commission to study environmental threats of lead poisoning to children's health and review the lead poisoning prevention program under section 5474.

  • Requires the commission to evaluate the program's effectiveness, including its ability to ensure 100% of young children enrolled in Medicaid receive blood lead tests as required by federal law.

  • Directs the commission to develop short- and long-range strategic recommendations addressing public awareness, increased blood lead testing rates, elimination of lead poisoning sources (particularly lead-based paint in older housing), and interagency coordination.

  • Mandates the commission submit written reports with findings and recommendations to the governor and legislature by March 31, 2020, and annually thereafter by March 31, with department of health and human services testimony to relevant legislative committees.

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment, contingent upon Senate Bill No. 398 of the 100th Legislature being enacted into law.

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.

Health: testing

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Environmental Quality

8/20/2019

Committee Referrals

Environmental Quality8/20/2019

Full Bill Text

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