Larry Lambert
- Democratic
- Representative
- District 7
Primary
Currently, blood lead level screening and testing rates are well below what the Division of Public Health would expect them to be based on the risk factors that determine when screening or testing is necessary. This Act simplifies the requirements and process for health-care providers and eliminates confusion that may be causing the low compliance rate for screening or testing. Specifically, this Act does the following: (1) Defines “screening” and “testing” for clarity. (2) Mandates screening, defined as a capillary blood test, at or around 12 and 24 months of age. (3) Clarifies insurance coverage for the costs of compliance with the Act. (4) Directs the Division of Public Health to report on elevated blood lead levels to the General Assembly annually and to develop regulations to implement and enforce the Act within 12 months of being enacted. (5) Makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.
Signed by Governor
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
Reported Out of Committee (Health & Social Services) in Senate with 5 Favorable, 1 On Its Merits
Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate
Amendment HA 1 to HB 222 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 2 ABSENT
Amendment HA 1 to HB 222 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 6 Favorable, 5 On Its Merits
Introduced and Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House
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