Conn. Gen. Stat. § 19a § 19a-111g
Pediatric lead testing and risk assessment. Exemption. Prenatal guidance. Local health director epidemiological investigations.
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(a)(1) Each primary care provider giving pediatric care in this state, excluding a hospital emergency department and its staff shall conduct lead risk assessment and lead testing that includes, but need not be limited to: (A) A complete medical risk assessment based on guidelines prescribed by the commissioner for each child from birth to six years of age, conducted at least annually; (B) An annual lead screening test for each child who has an elevated risk of lead exposure based on findings of the medical risk assessment conducted pursuant to subparagraph (A) of this subdivision; (C) A lead screening test for each child at twelve months of age and twenty-four months of age; and (D) Follow-up testing, in accordance with a schedule established by the commissioner, for each child with a confirmed blood lead level equal to or greater than three and one-half micrograms per deciliter. (2) Each primary care provider giving pediatric care in this state, excluding a hospital emergency department and its staff, shall provide educational materials and guidance information concerning lead poisoning prevention to each child's parent or guardian in accordance with the commissioner's recommendations for childhood lead screening. (3) The requirements of this subsection shall not apply to any child whose parents or guardians object to blood testing as being in conflict with their religious tenets and practice. (b) Each prenatal health care provider shall (1) provide each pregnant person anticipatory guidance on lead poisoning prevention during pregnancy, (2) assess each pregnant person at the initial prenatal visit for lead exposure using a risk assessment tool recommended by the commissioner, (3) screen or refer for blood lead screening each pregnant person found to be at risk for lead exposure, (4) notify the local health director serving the jurisdiction in which the pregnant person resides if such person has a blood lead level equal to or greater than three and one-half micrograms per deciliter, and (5) provide anticipatory guidance regarding the prevention of childhood lead poisoning to each patient at such patient's postpartum visit. (c) Upon the receipt of any notice provided pursuant to subdivision (4) of subsection (b) of this section, a local health director shall conduct the epidemiological investigation and take such other actions as described in section 19a-111.
Under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 19a-111g, Connecticut law requires pediatric primary care providers (outside of hospital emergency departments) to perform annual lead risk assessments and targeted blood lead screening for children from birth through age six, with mandatory tests at twelve and twenty-four months and follow-up testing for children whose blood lead levels reach or exceed 3.5 micrograms per deciliter. Prenatal providers must also assess pregnant patients for lead exposure, screen those found at risk, and notify the local health director when a pregnant patient's blood lead level meets that same threshold. A religious objection by a child's parent or guardian exempts that child from the blood testing requirements, and local health directors who receive elevated-level notifications must conduct epidemiological investigations under § 19a-111.
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Although Conn. Gen. Stat. § 19a-111g primarily governs health care providers rather than property owners, landlords of pre-1978 housing should be aware that the law creates a system of mandatory pediatric and prenatal lead screening that can trigger local health director investigations when elevated blood lead levels are identified in residents. When a local health director launches an epidemiological investigation under this provision, they may contact property owners as part of identifying potential lead hazards in the home environment. Compliant property operators generally maintain records of any lead inspections, disclosures, and remediation work so they can respond promptly if contacted by public health authorities.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 19a-111g gives parents and guardians the right to expect that their child's primary care provider will conduct annual lead risk assessments and blood lead screening at twelve and twenty-four months, and will provide educational materials on lead poisoning prevention. If a child's blood lead level is confirmed at or above 3.5 micrograms per deciliter, the law requires follow-up testing on a commissioner-established schedule, and elevated levels in pregnant patients must be reported to the local health director, who is then obligated to investigate. Tenants who believe these screening or notification requirements have not been followed may contact the Connecticut Department of Public Health or a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
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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