Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 477: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLES 7 AND 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO LEAD PAINT ON OUTDOOR FACILITIES.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 477 is a bill introduced in the Delaware House on June 18, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLES 7 AND 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO LEAD PAINT ON OUTDOOR FACILITIES. Primary sponsor: Larry Lambert (Democratic), Dan Cruce (Democratic), Jack Walsh (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (June 18, 2026): Introduced and Assigned to Natural Resources & Energy Committee in House.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
This Act requires that the Delaware Hazardous Substance Cleanup Act (HSCA) include facilities with lead-based paint on outdoor structures. Current DNREC regulations specifically exempts facilities where the sole contaminant is lead-based paint and the Department determines the facility is appropriately regulated and adequately addressed by another state or federal agency, statute, or regulation. By bringing these facilities under the HSCA, contaminated outdoor structures would be eligible for DNREC’s Voluntary Cleanup Program, which provides a framework to enforce the provisions of Chapter 30M of Title 16, relating to the prohibition of lead-based paint on outdoor structures. This Act also requires owners of existing structures with lead-based paint to assess the lead-based paint hazard on the owner’s structure within 2 years of the effective date of this Act. The assessment must be done by a licensed lead inspector and if a hazard is found, a report must be submitted to DHSS and DNREC and a remedial action plan must be implemented. It further clarifies that DNREC, in addition to DHSS, has enforcement authority over Chapter 30M of Title 16, relating to lead-based paint on outdoor structures.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larry Lambert | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Dan Cruce | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Jack Walsh | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Frank Burns | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Introduced and Assigned to Natural Resources & Energy Committee in House