This Amendment makes the following changes to HS 2 to HB 70: (1) Removes the requirement that landlords request lead-abatement or remediation work at least 4 months prior to the certification deadline in order to obtain a deferment.

Plain English Breakdown

The official text for point (5) regarding additional report questions is incomplete in the source material.

Amendment to Lead Safety Rules for Landlords

This amendment removes a strict deadline for landlords requesting lead safety work extensions, requires the Department to give notice before charging fines, and updates who sits on the review committee.

What This Bill Does

• Removes the rule that landlords must ask to fix or remove lead at least four months before their certification deadline to get an extension.
• Requires the Department to give a landlord 30 days of notice if they miss a certification deadline before charging them with a civil penalty.
• Gives landlords who missed a deadline a chance to fix the problem or ask for an extension before any fine is charged.
• Sets rules that the feasibility review committee must include one small property owner and one large property owner, plus members from both legislative chambers.

Who It Names or Affects

• Landlords who own rental properties with lead paint issues
• The Department responsible for enforcing certification deadlines
• Members of the feasibility review committee

Terms To Know

Lead-abatement or remediation work

Work done to remove, cover up, or fix lead paint in a building so it is safe.

Deferment

An official delay that gives someone more time to finish required tasks before facing penalties.

Civil penalty

A fine or money charge given by the government for breaking a rule, not involving jail time.

Limits and Unknowns

• The official text cuts off before listing all the new questions that must be answered in the formal report.
• The effective date when these changes begin is not listed in the provided information.

Official Summary Text

This Amendment makes the following changes to HS 2 to HB 70:
(1) Removes the requirement that landlords request lead-abatement or remediation work at least 4 months prior to the certification deadline in order to obtain a deferment.
This Amendment makes the following changes to HS 2 to HB 70:
(1) Removes the requirement that landlords request lead-abatement or remediation work at least 4 months prior to the certification deadline in order to obtain a deferment.
(2) Requires the Department to provide 30 days advance notice to a landlord that misses a certification deadline prior to an assessment of a civil penalty. Provides the landlord with the opportunity to fix the violation or request a deferment prior to the assessment of a civil penalty.
(3) Clarifies that the feasibility review committee be composed of one small property owner (or a representative of a small property owner), and a large property owner (or a representative of a large property owner).
(4) Clarifies that one member of the feasibility review committee must be a member of the House of Representatives and one member must be a member of the Senate.
(5) Adds additional questions that must be answered in the formal report issued by the feas