Lead-based paint disclosure laws vary by state in the United States. These laws are designed to protect individuals from the potential hazards of lead-based paint, which was commonly used in construction prior to 1978. When buying or renting a property built before this date, property owners and landlords are often required to provide certain disclosures about the presence of lead-based paint. Below is a detailed description of lead-based paint disclosure laws in all 50 states. Alabama: In Alabama, the lead-based paint disclosure is not required by state law. However, federal regulations may still apply. Alaska: Alaska follows the federal regulations regarding lead-based paint disclosure. Sellers and lessors are required to provide buyers and lessees with an EPA-approved pamphlet about lead-based paint hazards and disclose any known information about lead-based paint in the property. Arizona: Arizona also adheres to federal regulations for lead-based paint disclosure. Sellers and landlords must provide a lead-based paint disclosure form and an EPA-approved pamphlet to the buyer or tenant. Arkansas: Arkansas mandates that sellers provide buyers with a Lead-Based Paint Disclosure form, an EPA-approved pamphlet, and a 10-day opportunity to test for lead-based paint hazards. California: California has specific requirements for lead-based paint disclosure. Sellers of properties built before 1978 must provide buyers with a lead-based paint disclosure booklet, known as the "Disclosure of Information on Lead-Based Paint and Lead-Based Paint Hazards." Colorado: Colorado complies with the federal regulations for lead-based paint disclosure. Sellers must provide a lead-based paint disclosure form and an EPA-approved pamphlet to buyers. Connecticut: Connecticut requires sellers or landlords of pre-1978 residential properties to provide buyers or lessees with a lead-based paint disclosure form, an EPA-approved pamphlet, and a 10-day opportunity to inspect the property for lead-based paint hazards. Delaware: Delaware follows the federal regulations for lead-based paint disclosure. Sellers and landlords must provide buyers or lessees with a lead-based paint disclosure form and an EPA-approved pamphlet. Florida: Florida adheres to the federal regulations for lead-based paint disclosure. Sellers and landlords must provide buyers or lessees with a lead-based paint disclosure form and an EPA-approved pamphlet. Georgia: Georgia complies with federal regulations for lead-based paint disclosure. Sellers and landlords must provide buyers or tenants with a lead-based paint disclosure form and an EPA-approved pamphlet. Hawaii: Hawaii follows the federal regulations for lead-based paint disclosure. Sellers and landlords must provide buyers or tenants with a lead-based paint disclosure form and an EPA-approved pamphlet. Idaho: Idaho adheres to the federal regulations for lead-based paint disclosure. Sellers and landlords must provide buyers or tenants with a lead-based paint disclosure form and an EPA-approved pamphlet. Illinois: Illinois has specific requirements for lead-based paint disclosure. Sellers must provide buyers with a lead-based paint disclosure form and an Illinois-specific pamphlet titled "Lead Poisoning Prevention in Your Home." Indiana: Indiana complies with the federal regulations for lead-based paint disclosure. Sellers and landlords must provide buyers or tenants with a lead-based paint disclosure form and an EPA-approved pamphlet. Iowa: Iowa follows the federal regulations for lead-based paint disclosure. Sellers and landlords must provide buyers or tenants with a lead-based paint disclosure form and an EPA-approved pamphlet. Kansas: Kansas adheres to the federal regulations for lead-based paint disclosure. Sellers and landlords must provide buyers or tenants with a lead-based paint disclosure form and an EPA-approved pamphlet. Kentucky: Kentucky requires sellers to provide buyers with a lead-based paint disclosure form and an EPA-approved pamphlet. The disclosure is not required for rental properties. Louisiana: Louisiana follows the federal regulations for lead-based paint disclosure. Sellers and landlords must provide buyers or tenants with a lead-based paint disclosure form and an EPA-approved pamphlet. Maine: Maine has specific requirements for lead-based paint disclosure. Sellers must provide buyers with a lead-based paint disclosure form, and landlords must provide tenants with a lead hazard information pamphlet. Maryland: Maryland complies with the federal regulations for lead-based paint disclosure. Sellers and landlords must provide buyers or tenants with a lead-based paint disclosure form and an EPA-approved pamphlet. Massachusetts: Massachusetts requires sellers, landlords, and agents to provide buyers or tenants with a lead-based paint disclosure form, a lead inspection certificate, and various informational pamphlets. Michigan: Michigan adheres to the federal regulations for lead-based paint disclosure. Sellers and landlords must provide buyers or tenants with a lead-based paint disclosure form and an EPA-approved pamphlet. Minnesota: Minnesota follows the federal regulations for lead-based paint disclosure. Sellers and landlords must provide buyers or tenants with a lead-based paint disclosure form and an EPA-approved pamphlet. Mississippi: Mississippi has no specific state laws for lead-based paint disclosure. However, sellers and landlords still need to comply with federal regulations. Missouri: Missouri adheres to the federal regulations for lead-based paint disclosure. Sellers and landlords must provide buyers or tenants with a lead-based paint disclosure form and an EPA-approved pamphlet. Montana: Montana follows the federal regulations for lead-based paint disclosure. Sellers and landlords must provide buyers or tenants with a lead-based paint disclosure form and an EPA-approved pamphlet. Nebraska: Nebraska complies with the federal regulations for lead-based paint disclosure. Sellers and landlords must provide buyers or tenants with a lead-based paint disclosure form and an EPA-approved pamphlet. Nevada: Nevada adheres to the federal regulations for lead-based paint disclosure. Sellers and landlords must provide buyers or tenants with a lead-based paint disclosure form and an EPA-approved pamphlet. New Hampshire: New Hampshire requires sellers to provide buyers with a lead-based paint disclosure form and an EPA-approved pamphlet. Landlords must also provide tenants with the same documents. New Jersey: New Jersey follows the federal regulations for lead-based paint disclosure. Sellers and landlords must provide buyers or tenants with a lead-based paint disclosure form and an EPA-approved pamphlet. New Mexico: New Mexico adheres to the federal regulations for lead-based paint disclosure. Sellers and landlords must provide buyers or tenants with a lead-based paint disclosure form and an EPA-approved pamphlet. New York: New York has specific requirements for lead-based paint disclosure. Sellers and landlords must provide buyers or tenants with a lead-based paint disclosure form, a New York City-specific lead-based paint disclosure notice, and an EPA-approved pamphlet. North Carolina: North Carolina complies with the federal regulations for lead-based paint disclosure. Sellers and landlords must provide buyers or tenants with a lead-based paint disclosure form and an EPA-approved pamphlet. North Dakota: North Dakota follows the federal regulations for lead-based paint disclosure. Sellers and landlords must provide buyers or tenants with a lead-based paint disclosure form and an EPA-approved pamphlet. Ohio: Ohio adheres to the federal regulations for lead-based paint disclosure. Sellers and landlords must provide buyers or tenants with a lead-based paint disclosure form and an EPA-approved pamphlet. Oklahoma: Oklahoma follows the federal regulations for lead-based paint disclosure. Sellers and landlords must provide buyers or tenants with a lead-based paint disclosure form and an EPA-approved pamphlet. Oregon: Oregon has specific requirements for lead-based paint disclosure. Sellers must provide buyers with a lead-based paint disclosure form, an EPA-approved pamphlet, and give them a 10-day opportunity to conduct a risk assessment or inspection for lead-based paint. Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania complies with the federal regulations for lead-based paint disclosure. Sellers and landlords must provide buyers or tenants with a lead-based paint disclosure form and an EPA-approved pamphlet. Rhode Island: Rhode Island has specific requirements for lead-based paint disclosure. Sellers must provide buyers with a lead-based paint disclosure form, an EPA-approved pamphlet, and any available reports or records regarding lead-based paint or lead hazards. South Carolina: South Carolina follows the federal regulations for lead-based paint disclosure. Sellers and landlords must provide buyers or tenants with a lead-based paint disclosure form and an EPA-approved pamphlet. South Dakota: South Dakota adheres to the federal regulations for lead-based paint disclosure. Sellers and landlords must provide buyers or tenants with a lead-based paint disclosure form and an EPA-approved pamphlet. Tennessee: Tennessee complies with the federal regulations for lead-based paint disclosure. Sellers and landlords must provide buyers or tenants with a lead-based paint disclosure form and an EPA-approved pamphlet. Texas: Texas follows the federal regulations for lead-based paint disclosure. Sellers and landlords must provide buyers or tenants with a lead-based paint disclosure form and an EPA-approved pamphlet. Utah: Utah adheres to the federal regulations for lead-based paint disclosure. Sellers and landlords must provide buyers or tenants with a lead-based paint disclosure form and an EPA-approved pamphlet. Vermont: Vermont has specific requirements for lead-based paint disclosure. Sellers must provide buyers with a lead-based paint disclosure form and any available reports or records regarding lead-based paint or lead hazards. Virginia: Virginia follows the federal regulations for lead-based paint disclosure. Sellers and landlords must provide buyers or tenants with a lead-based paint disclosure form and an EPA-approved pamphlet. Washington: Washington requires sellers to provide buyers with a lead-based paint disclosure form, information on lead-based paint hazards, and an EPA-approved pamphlet. Landlords are also required to provide tenants with the same documents. West Virginia: West Virginia adheres to the federal regulations for lead-based paint disclosure. Sellers and landlords must provide buyers or tenants with a lead-based paint disclosure form and an EPA-approved pamphlet. Wisconsin: Wisconsin follows the federal regulations for lead-based paint disclosure. Sellers and landlords must provide buyers or tenants with a lead-based paint disclosure form and an EPA-approved pamphlet. Wyoming: Wyoming complies with the federal regulations for lead-based paint disclosure. Sellers and landlords must provide buyers or tenants with a lead-based paint disclosure form and an EPA-approved pamphlet. It is important to note that the specific details and requirements of lead-based paint disclosure laws can vary within each state, and it is advisable to consult with local authorities or legal experts for the most accurate and up-to-date information.