Lead-Safe Housing for Kids Act of 2024

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Legislation Details

Amends the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act to include additional procedures for families with children under the age of 6.
Defines “covered housing” and sets regulations for risk assessments for lead-based paint hazards in such housing.
Requires owners of covered housing to conduct an initial risk assessment for lead-based paint hazards under specific conditions and timelines.
Stipulates that a visual assessment alone is not sufficient for compliance.
Mandates that if lead-based paint hazards are identified, the owner must control the hazards within 30 days and notify all residents affected.
Specifies exceptions to the risk assessment requirement for certain conditions, including previous assessments, absence of lead-based paint, or relocation of the family to another unit without lead-based paint hazards.
Introduces regulations for emergency relocation of families with children under 6 from units where lead-based paint hazards were identified but not controlled, ensuring no penalty or lapse in assistance.
Relocation must comply with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 and other federal laws.
Authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 2025 through 2029 to carry out these amendments.

Amends the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act to include additional procedures for families with children under the age of 6.
Defines “covered housing” and sets regulations for risk assessments for lead-based paint hazards in such housing.
Requires owners of covered housing to conduct an initial risk assessment for lead-based paint hazards under specific conditions and timelines.
Stipulates that a visual assessment alone is not sufficient for compliance.
Mandates that if lead-based paint hazards are identified, the owner must control the hazards within 30 days and notify all residents affected.
Specifies exceptions to the risk assessment requirement for certain conditions, including previous assessments, absence of lead-based paint, or relocation of the family to another unit without lead-based paint hazards.
Introduces regulations for emergency relocation of families with children under 6 from units where lead-based paint hazards were identified but not controlled, ensuring no penalty or lapse in assistance.
Relocation must comply with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 and other federal laws.
Authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 2025 through 2029 to carry out these amendments.