Illinois HB4732 establishes a program to provide free lead-reducing water filters to Medicaid-eligible households with children or expectant mothers.
Illinois HB4732, the Lead-Safe Water for Families Act, aims to protect vulnerable populations from lead exposure through drinking water. The Department of Healthcare and Family Services will establish and administer a program to provide lead-reducing water filters at no cost to eligible households. These households must include at least one child under 18 or an expectant mother and at least one individual enrolled in medical assistance. The program includes outreach, application procedures, and annual reporting to the General Assembly.
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