Lead poisoning prevention is an area of hope and opportunity: thousands of individuals could be better
positioned for success – physically, mentally, and economically – if the right action is pursued. There is
scientific, qualitative, and economic support for the RRP rule, and New York State enforcement could
prevent thousands of lead poisoning cases and generate long-term benefits, even without much net cost to the state budget. Ultimately, New York’s children deserve to be safe in their own homes, and it is essential for the state to step up and create a future where its citizens are healthier, more productive members of society by eliminating renovation-induced lead poisoning.