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PA HB1270
Bill
Status
4/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Shelby Labs
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AI Summary
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Lowers the recommended age for initial blood lead testing from two years (24 months) to nine months of age for children in Pennsylvania
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Changes terminology throughout the Childhood Blood Lead Test Act from "health care provider" to "health care practitioner" as defined in the Health Care Facilities Act
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Requires health care practitioners to offer blood lead testing or make referrals before a child reaches nine months, with follow-up testing requirements at 24 months and between 24-72 months if earlier tests were not completed
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Mandates written parental consent before blood lead testing and requires practitioners to explain risks and benefits; elevated capillary test results must be confirmed by venipuncture within 12 weeks
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Takes effect 60 days after enactment
Legislative Description
Further providing for title of act, for legislative purpose, for definitions, for lead poisoning prevention, assessment and testing and for duties of department.
Last Action
Referred to Health
4/21/2025