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MA S580

MA S580
Ensuring safe drinking water in schools


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/07/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to ensure safe drinking water in schools. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

AI Summary

This bill aims to ensure safe drinking water in schools. It requires schools and child care centers to annually test their drinking water outlets for elevated lead levels and take remedial actions if any outlets show elevated lead levels, such as installing certified point-of-use filters and replacing lead service lines. The bill also establishes the Get the Lead Out of School Drinking Water Trust Fund to assist schools and child care centers in meeting the bill's requirements. The bill requires the Department of Environmental Protection to develop technical guidance and rules for lead testing and remediation, and provides a process for schools and child care centers to request hardship waivers from the requirements.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

Sponsors (15)

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 03/07/2022)

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