Delaware General Assembly

Out of Committee 6/5/19

The General Assembly has ended, the current status is the final status.

5/30/19

Matthews

Sen. Hansen, Cloutier
Reps. Jaques, Longhurst, Dorsey Walker

Sen. Delcollo, Lockman, Poore, Sokola, Wilson
Reps. Baumbach, Bentz, Brady, Chukwuocha, Cooke, Heffernan, Minor-Brown, Mitchell, Osienski, Ramone, Michael Smith, K. Williams

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING PREVENTION ACT.

At this time, blood lead level screening and testing rates are well below what the Division of Public Health would expect them to be based upon the risk factors that determine when screening or testing is necessary. This bill simplifies the requirements and the process for healthcare providers and eliminates confusion that may be causing the low compliance rate for screening or testing, and defines terms used in the Act. This bill mandates screening, defined as capillary blood test, at 12 and 24 months of age. The bill clarifies insurance coverage for the costs of compliance with the Act. The Division of Public Health is also directed to report on elevated blood lead levels to the General Assembly annually and to develop regulations to implement and enforce the Act within 12 months of being enacted.

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Takes effect upon being signed into law

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