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NJ A4327

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/10/2024

Primary Sponsor

Verlina Reynolds-Jackson

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Lowers the statutory definition of "elevated blood lead level" from 5 micrograms per deciliter to the amount identified in the most recent recommendations from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

  • Replaces the fixed numerical threshold with a dynamic standard that automatically updates as CDC recommendations change

  • Applies to New Jersey's lead poisoning prevention framework established under P.L.1995, c.328, which governs lead screening requirements and responsive actions for children

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Revises statutory definition of "elevated blood lead level."

2nd Reading in the Assembly

Last Action

Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments, 2nd Reading

6/17/2024

Committee Referrals

Health5/10/2024

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