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NJ S4163

NJ S4163
Requires financial institution that has foreclosed on property to remove water service lines that contain lead.


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Introduced
11/07/2019
In Committee
11/07/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020

Introduced Session

2018-2019 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires financial institutions that have foreclosed on a property to replace all lead water service lines on the property that are not owned and the responsibility of the appropriate utility service. Second to paint, the leading source of lead in young children is from contaminated water. Lead can be harmful to all age groups, but is particularly harmful to children and infants. This bill would prevent continuous exposure to lead from privately owned lead water service lines.

AI Summary

This bill requires financial institutions that have foreclosed on a property to replace all lead water service lines on the property, except for any lines that are owned and the responsibility of the appropriate utility service, prior to selling or conveying the property. This is to prevent continuous exposure to lead, which can be harmful to all age groups, but particularly harmful to children and infants.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee (on 11/07/2019)

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