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MN HF4013

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/2/2020

Primary Sponsor

Peter Fischer

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st Legislature 2019-2020

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "lead hazard reduction" to include "other location where lead hazards are identified" beyond residences, child care facilities, schools, and playgrounds.

  • Requires hospitals, medical clinics, and laboratories to report blood lead analysis results within two working days by phone, fax, or electronic transmission for venous blood lead levels of 15 micrograms per deciliter or greater, with written confirmation within one month.

  • Modifies lead risk assessment timelines: requires assessments within 48 hours for blood lead levels ≥60 micrograms, 5 working days for ≥45 micrograms, and 10 working days for ≥10 micrograms (removes separate requirement for ≥15 micrograms in residences).

  • Adds authority for assessing agencies to order responsible persons at source locations to perform lead hazard reduction at affected properties and remediate conditions allowing lead migration.

  • Clarifies that medical assistance covers lead risk assessments for recipients under age 21 with specified venous blood lead levels, with cost-based reimbursement from state or local funds.

Legislative Description

Lead risk assessments and orders requirements modified.

Last Action

Committee report, to adopt as amended and re-refer to Health and Human Services Finance Division

3/9/2020

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services Finance3/9/2020
Health and Human Services Policy3/2/2020

Full Bill Text

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