Relates to automatic eligibility for early intervention services for children found to have elevated venous blood lead levels
This bill automatically qualifies children with elevated venous blood lead levels (at or above 5 mcg/dl) for early intervention services by adding this condition to the legal definition of "disability" in public health law. It directly affects young children under three years old who are identified with lead levels meeting this threshold during medical screenings. The key mechanism amends Public Health Law to include elevated blood lead levels as a qualifying condition, eliminating the need for separate evaluations to access services. This change ensures children exposed to lead - known to cause developmental delays - receive timely support without administrative barriers.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Mar 2025
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Governor
Introduced Mar 5, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
lower
Mar 5, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
lower
1 primary · 13 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Karen McMahon
DDemocratic
Co
Alicia Hyndman
DDemocratic
Co
Andrew Hevesi
DDemocratic
Co
Ari Brown
RRepublican
Co
Bill Conrad
DDemocratic/Independence/Working Families
Co
Dana Levenberg
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Jen Lunsford
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
JG
Jessica González-Rojas
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Judy Griffin
DDemocratic
Co
Maritza Davila
DDemocratic
Co
MaryJane Shimsky
DDemocratic/Working Families
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