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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to 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 drinking water outlets for elevated lead levels and take remedial measures if high lead levels are found, such as installing certified point-of-use filters and replacing lead service lines. The bill also establishes a trust fund to assist schools with the costs of removing lead from drinking water. Key terms include "certified point-of-use filter," "elevated lead level," and "lead service line." The bill provides technical guidance and oversight from the Department of Environmental Protection to help schools and child care centers comply with the requirements.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (31)
Lori Ehrlich (D)*,
Joan Lovely (D)*,
Ruth Balser (D),
Christine Barber (D),
Dan Carey (D),
Michelle Ciccolo (D),
Jo Comerford (D),
Marcos Devers (D),
Mindy Domb (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Colleen Garry (D),
Jessica Giannino (D),
Tami Gouveia (D),
Pat Haddad (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Patrick Kearney (D),
Kay Khan (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Adrian Madaro (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Christina Minicucci (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Angelo Puppolo (D),
Dave Robertson (D),
Maria Robinson (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Adam Scanlon (D),
Dan Sena (D),
Walter Timilty (D),
Paul Tucker (D),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
Last Action
Accompanied S580 (on 03/07/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H906 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H906.pdf |
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