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Rhode IslandS28702026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- LEAD POISONING PREVENTION ACT .

Sponsored By: Melissa A. Murray (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Free lead tests for kids under six

Labs cannot charge for blood lead tests on children under six. Testing is free for families, no matter their ability to pay. This removes out-of-pocket costs for these tests.

Certified labs and statewide lead reporting

Blood samples from children under six are tested by the state lab or a Rhode Island-incorporated clinical lab. Only licensed or certified labs, with special approval for pediatric blood lead testing, may run these tests. Labs must report results to the Department of Health under its rules. The department publishes an easy-to-read statewide summary each year and shares data to support follow-up and hazard reduction.

Routine lead testing for young children

The Department of Health sets how and how often children under six are screened for lead. Doctors and clinics that serve these children must follow these rules and make sure patients get tested. State-funded child health programs must include these screenings. Parents may refuse testing if it conflicts with their religious beliefs.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Melissa A. Murray

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 99 • No: 0

House vote • 6/4/2026

LEAD POISONING PREVENTION ACT PASSAGE IN CONCURRENCE

Yes: 63 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/24/2026

RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- LEAD POISONING PREVENTION ACT Passage

Yes: 36 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor — Chapter 049

    6/10/2026Governor

  2. Transmitted to Governor

    6/4/2026Governor

  3. House passed in concurrence

    6/4/2026House

  4. Placed on the House Consent Calendar (06/04/2026)

    6/2/2026House

  5. Committee recommends passage in concurrence

    5/28/2026

  6. Scheduled for consideration (05/28/2026)

    5/26/2026

  7. Referred to House Health & Human Services

    3/25/2026House

  8. Senate read and passed

    3/24/2026Senate

  9. Placed on Senate Calendar (03/24/2026)

    3/12/2026Senate

  10. Committee recommends passage

    3/10/2026

  11. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/10/2026)

    3/6/2026

  12. Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services

    3/4/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • S2870 - As Introduced

    3/4/2026

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