Governor Chris Sununu Statement on SB 247

Concord, NH - Today, Governor Chris Sununu issued the following statement on SB 247, preventing childhood lead poisoning from paint and water and making an appropriation to a special fund:

"Today the legislature signaled that every family, regardless of their means, should have the opportunity to make sure their children are as healthy as possible," said Governor Chris Sununu. "SB 247 will allow every child in New Hampshire proper and prompt access to lead testing, and I applaud the New Hampshire Senate for concurring with the House on this bipartisan, commonsense compromise. I look forward to signing this significant legislation into law."