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SD 498

An Act prohibiting the use of lead paint on outdoor structures

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Ed Kennedy

Extends Massachusetts’ lead paint ban to outdoor structures, prohibiting lead-based coatings on exterior surfaces of non-dwelling structures.

House concurred
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Bill Summary · SD 498

Summary of Senate Docket No. 498 – An Act prohibiting the use of lead paint on outdoor structures

Basic bill information

  • Bill number: SD 498
  • Title: An Act prohibiting the use of lead paint on outdoor structures
  • Status: House concurred
  • Introduced: February 27, 2025
  • Classification: Proposed bill
  • Official reference: Amends Section 196 of Chapter 111 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition
  • Sponsor: Edward J. Kennedy (Senate)
  • Similar prior filing: See Senate No. 1389 (2023-24 session)

What the bill would do

  • The bill would expand Massachusetts’ lead paint prohibitions to outdoor structures by amending the statute governing lead paint restrictions.
  • Specifically, it inserts after the word “dwelling” the phrase: “or outdoor structure,” thereby extending the prohibition to outdoor structures in addition to dwellings.

Key provisions and changes

  • Amendment to law: Section 196 of Chapter 111 of the General Laws will be amended to include outdoor structures in the lead paint prohibition.
  • Scope: The prohibition applies to outdoor structures in general (e.g., exterior surfaces of non-dwelling structures) as covered by the existing lead paint prohibition for dwellings.
  • Legal effect: Entities and individuals would be prohibited from using lead-based paint on outdoor structures within the Commonwealth.

Who would be affected

  • Property owners and managers of outdoor structures (e.g., exterior components of sheds, fences, playground equipment, gazebos, exterior decks, outdoor walls, and other non-dwelling structures).
  • Contractors, painters, and vendors involved in painting outdoor structures.
  • Public and private entities responsible for outdoor structures (municipal facilities, parks, housing authorities) that currently use or would consider lead-based exterior coatings.
  • The change would inform compliance expectations and regulatory enforcement regarding the exterior painting of outdoor structures.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Filed: January 13, 2025.
  • Committee action: Referred to the Public Health committee on February 27, 2025.
  • House concurrence: Recorded on February 27, 2025, indicating agreement with a version of the bill (or movement toward final passage under a concurrent stance).

Context and notes

  • A related bill or similar matter was previously filed in the 2023-2024 session (S. 1389), indicating ongoing consideration of expanding lead paint prohibitions beyond dwellings.
  • The text provided does not specify penalties, enforcement mechanisms, or definitions beyond extending the prohibition to outdoor structures; those details would be clarified in the full bill language and any accompanying regulatory provisions.

Bottom line

This bill would broaden Massachusetts’ lead paint restrictions by adding outdoor structures to the list of prohibited applications, aligning outdoor coatings with the existing prohibition for dwellings. If enacted, owners and contractors working on exterior structures would need to ensure coatings are free of lead to comply with the law.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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