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HB118

HB118: Updates to Lead Testing, Certification, and Tax Credit Laws

Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 4:32 AM

In one sentence

This bill updates Ohio laws regarding lead testing procedures, the certification of workers who handle lead hazards, and tax credits related to these activities.

Amends existing sections of the Revised Code governing lead safety rules.
Enacts new legal definitions for terms such as 'lead abatement' and 'clearance examination'.
Defines specific roles including 'lead inspector', 'risk assessor', and 'abatement contractor'.
Establishes standards defining what counts as a 'child care facility' under lead safety laws.
Sets rules for how laboratories must test air, dust, soil, water, paint, film, or other substances for the presence of lead.

The provided text defines terms but does not list specific tax credit amounts or eligibility details.
The definition for the term 'Manager' is cut off in this version of the document.
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Plain language

Lead abatement: Measures designed to permanently eliminate lead hazards, such as removing paint or covering contaminated soil.
Clearance examination: An inspection including visual checks and sample analysis to determine if lead hazards have been sufficiently controlled after work is finished.
Encapsulation: Coating surfaces with a durable, elastic sealant specifically designed to prevent lead paint from becoming dust or accessible to children.
Lead hazard: Material likely to cause lead exposure and endanger health, including lead-based paint, contaminated dust, soil, and water pipes.

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Revise the lead testing, certification, and tax credit law

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