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RI S2870
Bill
Status
3/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Melissa Murray
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AI Summary
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Laboratories performing blood lead analyses on children under 6 years of age must be certified by the director of health through a director-approved certification process.
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Blood samples from children under 6 for lead screening must be sent to either the state health department laboratory or a clinical laboratory operated by a Rhode Island-incorporated entity.
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Laboratories must perform blood lead analyses on children under 6 regardless of the child's or parent/guardian's ability to pay, at no cost to the family.
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The act takes effect upon passage.
Legislative Description
Requires any licensed lab performing blood lead analyses of a child under 6 to be certified by the director and said laboratory must perform this test regardless of the child or child’s parent’s ability to pay and at no cost.
Health And Safety
Last Action
Placed on Senate Calendar (03/24/2026)
3/12/2026