An Act Relating to Health and Safety -- Lead Poisoning Prevention Act
It became law on Jun 10, 2026.
- Stage
- Became law
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- House
- Sponsors
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- Latest action
- Jun 10, 2026
What it does
Requires any licensed lab performing blood lead analyses of a child under 6 to be certified by the director and said laboratory must perform this test regardless of the child or child’s parent’s ability to pay and at no cost.
Where it stands
This bill passed and is now law.
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Who is involved
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Where it goes next
It is law in Rhode Island. What happens now is up to the agency that carries it out, the courts, and the place itself.