NJ AJR32

Designates October of each year as "Lead Poisoning Awareness Month" in New Jersey to raise public awareness about elevated blood lead levels and methods to minimize lead exposure risk

Requests the Governor to annually issue a proclamation recognizing October as "Lead Poisoning Awareness Month"

Cites that approximately 1,400 children in New Jersey had elevated blood lead levels at or above 5 micrograms per deciliter according to the 2020 Department of Health report

Notes primary lead exposure sources include lead-based paint in pre-1978 housing, drinking water (20% of exposure), occupational exposure in construction, and hobbies like jewelry making and furniture restoration

References 2021 legislation (P.L.2021, c.182 and c.183) requiring lead paint inspections of rental properties and requiring public water systems to inventory and replace lead service lines