Environment – Lead Paint Abatement Services – Performance Bond and Liability Insurance

HB 252 requires accredited lead paint abatement service providers in Maryland to maintain either a performance bond or liability insurance. This applies to contractors, supervisors, and trainers who work on lead hazards in buildings constructed before 1978. The bill adds this financial protection requirement to existing accreditation rules, ensuring property owners have recourse if abatement work is incomplete or improper. It does not change who can be accredited but mandates this new coverage for all accredited providers. The requirement will take effect July 1, 2026.