Conn. Gen. Stat. § 19a § 19a-110a
Regional lead poisoning treatment centers. Quarterly reports.
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(a) The Commissioner of Public Health may, within available appropriations, establish two regional lead poisoning treatment centers in different areas of the state by providing grants-in-aid to two participating hospitals, each with a demonstrated expertise in lead poisoning prevention and treatment as determined by the commissioner. Each center shall serve a designated area of the state, as determined by the commissioner, to provide services including, but not limited to, consultation services for pediatricians and other primary care practitioners regarding proper treatment of lead poisoning in children. (b) Each regional lead poisoning treatment center shall report to the commissioner on a quarterly basis, in a form and manner prescribed by the commissioner, regarding the number of persons treated for lead poisoning, the residential town and race and ethnicity data for each such person and any other information that the commissioner may require.
Under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 19a-110a, Connecticut's Commissioner of Public Health is authorized to fund up to two regional lead poisoning treatment centers at qualifying hospitals through grants-in-aid, subject to available appropriations. Each center is assigned a geographic service area and must offer consultation to pediatricians and primary care providers on treating childhood lead poisoning. The centers are also required to submit quarterly reports to the commissioner covering the number of patients treated, their residential town, and their race and ethnicity data.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 19a-110a establishes a state-level infrastructure for addressing childhood lead poisoning, which intersects with landlord obligations under Connecticut's lead paint laws. Property owners and managers generally stay informed about the regional treatment centers' consultation resources, as pediatric lead poisoning cases can trigger inspection and remediation requirements under related statutes. Operators of older housing stock commonly maintain records of lead hazard assessments and remediation efforts to demonstrate compliance with applicable lead safety standards.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 19a-110a creates regional treatment centers that families can access if a child has been diagnosed with or is suspected of having lead poisoning, with each center staffed to advise primary care providers on proper treatment. Tenants who believe their housing contains lead hazards may contact Connecticut's Department of Public Health or a local health department to report concerns and request inspections. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand what remedies may be available, including raising a landlord's failure to address lead hazards as a potential defense or basis for a complaint.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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