NJ SJR127

Designates October of each year as "Lead Poisoning Awareness Month" in New Jersey to raise public awareness of elevated blood lead level dangers and risk minimization methods

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

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

Notes primary lead poisoning sources include lead-based paint in pre-1978 housing, drinking water (20% of exposure according to EPA), and occupational exposure in construction

References 2021 New Jersey laws requiring lead paint inspections of certain rental properties and mandating public water systems to inventory and replace lead service lines