CHILDHOOD LEAD POISON RED ACT Senate SponsorsSen. James F. Clayborne, Jr. 1/11/2005SenateSession Sine Die New ActCreates the Childhood Lead Poisoning Reduction Act. Establishes a Lead Poisoning Prevention Commission. Defines the requirements for lead-free and lead-safe property status. Provides that the owner of an affected property may request that the Department of Public Health inspect an affected property to determine whether it complies with the requirements for lead-free and lead-safe property. Provides that a contractor or supervisor performing lead hazard reduction activities shall be accredited by the Director of Public Health. Establishes immunity from civil liability to a person at risk for an affected property owner who complies with the lead-free or lead-safe standards and offers to pay medical expenses, relocation costs, and attorney's fees. Requires insurers to extend liability coverage to rental property owners for losses or damages caused by exposure to lead-based paint. Provides that civil remedies and criminal penalties shall be enforced against any owner of an affected property who fails to comply. Prohibits retaliatory evictions. Provides for the creation of educational programs designed to inform the public of the problem of lead poisoning and its prevention. Requires the Director of Public Health to establish a program for early identification of persons at risk. Creates a private right to injunctive relief. 2/5/2004SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. James F. Clayborne, Jr. 2/5/2004SenateFirst Reading 2/5/2004SenateReferred to Rules 2/10/2004SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins 2/10/2004SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter 2/18/2004SenateAssigned to Health & Human Services 2/24/2004SenateSponsor Removed Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins 2/25/2004SenateSponsor Removed Sen. Mattie Hunter 2/25/2004SenateTo Subcommittee 2/27/2004SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Rules 1/11/2005SenateSession Sine Die