Ohio Governor Mike DeWine created a statewide Lead Advisory Committee, designed to prevent and treat lead poisoning and advise on the state's efforts to abate and remediate lead contamination. The committee will build on the investments included in the state's budget to make more Ohio homes lead-safe, according to The Highland County Press.

Over the next two years, Ohio will invest $25 million to prevent and treat lead poisoning and remediate homes of toxic lead, including:

  • More than $4.8 million annually to advertise lead-free homes to families, abate and remediate lead contamination, and demolish lead-blighted homes.
  • $225,000 to increase the supply of lead hazard control workers.
  • $5 million per year to provide a lead abatement tax credit, allowing eligible individuals to receive an income tax credit worth up to $10,000 for costs related to home lead abatement.

The Lead Advisory Committee will be tasked with:

  • Understanding all sources of possible lead poisoning.
  • Reviewing local, state and national best practices to prevent lead poisoning.
  • Reviewing local, state and national initiatives to abate and remediate lead from all sources of contamination.
  • Developing recommendations for Ohio’s response to lead poisoning.
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