Lead Poisoning Prevention Act

The Lead Poisoning Prevention Act is a law designed to protect public health by reducing lead exposure, especially in children. Lead can be harmful, leading to serious health issues, including developmental delays. The Act encourages measures like lead testing in homes, especially those built before 1978, when lead-based paint was banned. It also promotes public education on lead hazards, funding for lead hazard control programs, and strategies to reduce lead exposure in communities. The goal is to create safer environments for children and prevent the adverse effects of lead poisoning.