An Act establishing the Lead Poisoning Prevention Trust Fund

This bill creates a new Lead Poisoning Prevention Trust Fund within the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development to help remove lead paint hazards from homes. The program will offer grants to residential housing units where families earn up to 100% of the area median income or where the property serves as childcare for children under six, with priority given to homes occupied by children already diagnosed with lead poisoning. All removal work must follow strict industry safety standards and inspections set by the Department of Environmental Protection. Money placed in the fund can be used in future years without needing new approval, and the state will report annually on how much money is collected and spent.