SB 247: Preventing Childhood Lead Poisoning

New Futures Kids Count supports this bill, which would require blood testing for lead poisoning for 1- and 2-year-olds and would lower the action level of lead in blood triggering action for landlords, DHHS. This bill takes important steps toward preventing and detecting lead poisoning among children, which can cause lifelong impacts.

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This bill was voted "Ought to Pass" by the full NH House and Senate, and was signed into law.