SB 1083 -- LEAD TESTING FOR CHILDREN

This bill changes the laws regarding lead testing for children.

Currently, the Department of Health and Senior Services is
required to identify geographic areas in Missouri that are at
high risk for lead poisoning.  All children who are six months
through six years of age who reside more than 10 hours a week in
these areas are required to be tested annually by the department
for lead poisoning.  In addition, children six months through six
years of age who do not reside more than 10 hours a week in the
high-risk areas are required to be assessed through an annual
questionnaire by the department to determine if they are at high
risk for lead poisoning.  The bill changes the age requirement to
apply to all children less than six years of age.

Missouri House of Representatives
92nd General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated September 23, 2004 at 11:16 am