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NJ S1006

NJ S1006
Requires DEP, DOH, owners or operators of certain public water systems, and owners or operators of certain buildings to take certain actions to prevent and control cases of Legionnaires' disease.


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Introduced
01/31/2022
In Committee
01/10/2023
Crossed Over
12/19/2022
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Requires DEP, DOH, owners or operators of certain public water systems, and owners or operators of certain buildings to take certain actions to prevent and control cases of Legionnaires' disease.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), the Department of Health (DOH), owners or operators of certain public water systems with 100 or more service connections, and owners or operators of certain buildings to take specific actions to prevent and control cases of Legionnaires' disease. The key provisions include mandating minimum disinfectant residual levels and testing in public water systems, requiring public notification of water distribution system disruptions, empowering the DOH to investigate reported Legionnaires' disease cases, and obligating owners of certain buildings to implement water management programs to minimize Legionella bacteria growth. The bill also directs the DOH to develop public awareness and consumer education campaigns, and requires the DOH, DEP, and Department of Community Affairs to submit an annual report on Legionnaires' disease cases and enforcement actions.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Assembly Appropriations Hearing (12:00:00 1/4/2024 Committee Room 11, 4th Floor, State House Annex, Trenton, NJ) (on 01/04/2024)

Bill Topics

Environment
  • ‐ Drinking Water Safety
Health
  • ‐ Communicable Diseases

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S1006 01/28/2022
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1500/1006_I1.HTM 01/09/2024
Fiscal Note - Fiscal Estimate 12/21/22; 2R https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S1500/1006_E2.PDF 12/21/2022
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S1500/1006_R2.HTM 11/02/2022
Bill https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S1500/1006_R2.PDF 11/02/2022
Analysis - Statement SBA 10/31/22 1R https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S1500/1006_S2.PDF 11/02/2022
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S1500/1006_I1.HTM 09/27/2022
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S1500/1006_R1.HTM 09/27/2022
Bill https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S1500/1006_R1.PDF 09/27/2022
Bill https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S1500/1006_I1.PDF 09/27/2022
Fiscal Note - Fiscal Estimate 5/19/22; 1R https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S1500/1006_E1.PDF 09/27/2022
Analysis - Statement SHH 3/10/22 https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S1500/1006_S1.PDF 09/27/2022
Fiscal Estimate 5/19/22; 1R https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S1500/1006_E1.PDF 05/20/2022
BillText https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S1500/1006_R1.HTM 03/12/2022
Bill https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S1500/1006_R1.PDF 03/12/2022
Statement SHH 3/10/22 https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S1500/1006_S1.PDF 03/12/2022
BillText https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S1500/1006_I1.HTM 02/02/2022
Bill https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S1500/1006_I1.PDF 02/02/2022
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