HOUSE BILL 842

File Code: Public Health

Sponsored By:

Delegates Pitkin, Cane, Conroy, Hubbard, Hurson, Nathan-Pulliam, Oaks, Owings, Rosenberg, and Rosso

Entitled:

Toxic Paint and Chemicals - Public Information

Synopsis:

Requiring the Department of the Environment to prepare written materials to educate the public about exposure to lead paint and other hazardous or toxic chemicals; requiring the inclusion of specified information; requiring the Department to promptly provide the information upon request by individuals and agencies; and requiring the Department to publicize the availability of the information.

History by Legislative Date

House Action

2/11

First Reading Environmental Matters

Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m.

3/6

Unfavorable Report by Environmental Matters

Senate Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate Joan B. Pitkin, District 23

Delegate Rudolph C. Cane, District 37A

Delegate Mary A. Conroy, District 23

Delegate James W. Hubbard, District 23

Delegate John A. Hurson, District 18

Delegate Shirley Nathan-Pulliam, District 10

Delegate Nathaniel T. Oaks, District 41

Delegate George W. Owings, III, District 27B

Delegate Samuel I. Rosenberg, District 42

Delegate Mary M. Rosso, District 31

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

CONSUMER PROTECTION -see also- UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES

ENVIRONMENT, DEPARTMENT OF

HAZARDOUS AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES -see also- ASBESTOS; RADIATN.

PUBLICATIONS -see also- MARYLAND REGISTER

PUBLIC INFORMATION

SAFETY -see also- OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY

Bill affects the following Statute:

Environment

( 6-503 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered