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Screening children for lead poisoning.

It became law on Mar 10, 2022.

IN HB 1313 · House Bill · 2022

Stage
Became law
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House
Sponsors
10
Latest action
Mar 10, 2022

What it does

Requires the state department of health to establish guidance and standards for health care providers for screening children in Indiana for lead poisoning from January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2026. Requires a health care provider who provides health care services to a child who is less than six years of age to take certain actions concerning a blood lead screening test from January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2026. Specifies that a parent or guardian is not required to have their child receive a blood lead screening test.

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Where it stands

This bill passed and is now law.

  1. Introduced (Done)

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  4. Law (Done)

    Mar 10, 2022

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