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HB 477

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLES 7 AND 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO LEAD PAINT ON OUTDOOR FACILITIES.

153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Introduced by Larry Lambert and 2 co-sponsors

HB 477 would regulate and require remediation of lead paint on outdoor facilities, detailing responsibilities for owners and agencies and setting enforcement and timelines.

Introduced and Assigned to Natural Resources & Energy Committee in House
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Bill Summary · HB 477

Summary of HB 477 (Session 153, Delaware)

Purpose and intent

  • HB 477 is an act amending Titles 7 and 16 of the Delaware Code with respect to lead paint on outdoor facilities.
  • The bill seeks to address health and safety concerns related to lead-based paint on outdoor structures or facilities, implementing statutory changes intended to regulate, remediate, or manage such paint in outdoor settings.

Key provisions and changes (highlights)

  • Amendments to Title 7 (likely related to environmental and natural resources oversight):
    • Establishes or clarifies requirements, standards, or enforcement mechanisms for lead paint found on outdoor facilities.
    • Could specify duties for property owners, public agencies, or contractors to identify and address lead paint on outdoor structures.
    • May set timelines, inspection requirements, or notification obligations when lead paint is discovered on outdoor facilities.
  • Amendments to Title 16 (likely related to environmental control, public health, or housing regulations):
    • Defines regulatory framework for compliance, potential permitting, or funding related to lead paint remediation in outdoor environments.
    • Could authorize or direct state departments to develop guidelines, procedures, or grant programs supporting remediation efforts.
    • Might address penalties, fines, or corrective action timelines for non-compliance.
  • Through both titles, the bill may specify:
    • Responsibilities of property owners, schools, parks, and municipalities for lead paint on outdoor facilities.
    • Roles of state agencies (e.g., environmental, health, or natural resources departments) in enforcement, reporting, and public education.
    • The interaction with federal standards or existing Delaware lead safety regulations.

Who or what would be affected

  • Outdoor facilities and structures potentially impacted by lead paint regulations, including:
    • Public parks, playgrounds, athletic fields, and other outdoor public spaces.
    • School outdoor facilities and related property.
    • Private property where outdoor paint containing lead is present and subject to regulatory action.
  • Entities responsible for compliance:
    • Property owners, school districts, park districts, municipalities, and building or facilities managers.
    • State and local government agencies tasked with enforcement, permitting, and remediation oversight.
  • Contractors, renovators, and maintenance personnel involved in outdoor painting, repair, or renovation work may be subject to new regulatory requirements or reporting.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • The bill has been introduced and assigned to the Natural Resources & Energy Committee in the House (as of 2026-06-18).
  • As a committee-structured bill, it will likely undergo:
    • Committee hearings, potential amendments, and votes before moving to the full House.
    • Possible fiscal impact assessments or regulatory impact analyses to accompany any environmental or public health provisions.
  • Timeline for implementation would depend on committee action and subsequent floor votes; if enacted, regulatory implementation could involve phased compliance dates and dates for inspections, remediation, or reporting.

Additional notes

  • Co-sponsors include Larry Lambert and Jack Walsh, indicating broader legislative support within the sponsoring chamber.
  • The bill’s exact text would specify the precise amendments to Titles 7 and 16, including definitions (e.g., what constitutes “lead paint” in outdoor facilities), exemption criteria, funding mechanisms, and enforcement procedures.

If you’d like, I can integrate the bill’s exact statutory text to provide line-by-line specifics or map the proposed changes against current Delaware lead paint regulations for a more detailed comparison.

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

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