Construction: lead abatement; certain definitions in lead abatement provision; modify. Amends secs. 5453, 5454, 5455, 5456, 5457, 5458, 5459, 5460, 5460a, 5461, 5461a, 5462, 5463, 5464, 5465, 5466, 5468, 5469, 5470, 5471, 5472, 5473a, 5474, 5474b, 5474c, 5475, 5476 & 5477 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.5453 et seq.) & repeals sec. 5474b of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.5474b [1]).

This bill updates Michigan's public health code to clarify the legal definition of lead abatement and specify which activities are exempt from regulatory requirements. It directly affects property owners, contractors, and nonprofit organizations by distinguishing between permanent lead hazard elimination and incidental paint removal during general repairs. The legislation explicitly exempts owner-occupied homes and small multifamily buildings from certain rules, while creating a specific exception for unpaid volunteer projects led by qualified nonprofit groups. Additionally, the bill repeals an outdated section of the law to ensure the regulations remain current and consistent with federal standards.