New York A00944 amends the definition of elevated blood lead levels to 3.5 micrograms per deciliter of whole blood.

New York A00944 amends the public health law to redefine "elevated lead levels" as a blood lead level greater than or equal to 3.5 micrograms of lead per deciliter of whole blood or a lower level established by the department of health. The department must adopt necessary regulations within 90 days of the act's effective date to implement this definition in its lead poisoning prevention program. The department is also required to consider new federal guidance on lower lead concentrations within six months of its publication. The act takes effect immediately.

New York A00944 amends the definition of elevated blood lead levels to 3.5 micrograms per deciliter of whole blood.

New York A00944 amends the public health law to redefine "elevated lead levels" as a blood lead level greater than or equal to 3.5 micrograms of lead per deciliter of whole blood or a lower level established by the department of health. The department must adopt necessary regulations within 90 days of the act's effective date to implement this definition in its lead poisoning prevention program. The department is also required to consider new federal guidance on lower lead concentrations within six months of its publication. The act takes effect immediately.