Lead poisoning can have serious consequences in children.
It can lead to permanent damage to a child's brain, kidneys, bones, nervous system and red blood cells. Lead-based paint in the home continues to be the foremost cause of lead poisoning in children. While lead was a major ingredient in most interior and exterior oil house paints prior to 1950, the levels were lowered in 1972 from almost 50 percent to a maximum of 0.5 percent. In order to hear suggestions on ways to improve the legislation, lawmakers will hold hearings throughout May and June at various locations throughout the state. Our children are one of the most vulnerable and precious segments of our population.