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HB 264

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 RELATING TO THE CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING PREVENTION ADVISORY COMMITTEE.

153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Introduced by Mara Gorman and 6 co-sponsors

Delaware bill modifies the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Advisory Committee's structure to adjust state policy oversight on lead exposure prevention and remediation in children.

Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
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Bill Summary · HB 264

Legislative bill overview

HB 264 amends Delaware's Title 16 statutes to modify the composition, structure, or operations of the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Advisory Committee. The bill was recently introduced and assigned to the House Education Committee but specific amendments are not yet publicly detailed.

Why is this important

Childhood lead poisoning remains a significant public health issue, as lead exposure can cause irreversible neurological damage, learning disabilities, and developmental delays in children. Advisory committees addressing lead prevention shape policy recommendations on testing protocols, remediation standards, and resource allocation across the state's education and health systems.

Potential points of contention

  • Committee composition changes – Proposed alterations to member representation (e.g., adding/removing health professionals, community advocates, or industry representatives) could shift committee priorities and influence
  • Funding and enforcement authority – Changes may affect whether the committee has binding power versus advisory-only status, impacting implementation of recommendations
  • Scope of prevention activities – Disagreement may exist over whether efforts focus narrowly on schools versus broader residential and environmental lead remediation

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

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