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Introduced
01/10/2022
01/10/2022
In Committee
01/13/2022
01/13/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to further regulate private well water. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill aims to further regulate private well water quality in Massachusetts. It amends Chapter 21G of the General Laws to create a "State Private Wells Code" that the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will develop and issue regulations for. The code will set standards for private wells used for human consumption. The bill also allows certified well drillers to construct or modify private wells, and provides exemptions from DEP inspections for certain property transfers. Additionally, the bill requires the DEP to minimize the paperwork burden for individuals, small businesses, and governments, and gives both the DEP and local boards of health the authority to enforce the code.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (17)
Dan Sena (D)*,
Brian Ashe (D),
John Barrett (D),
Michael Brady (D),
Michelle Ciccolo (D),
Marcos Devers (D),
Carol Doherty (D),
Michelle DuBois (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Nika Elugardo (D),
Paul Feeney (D),
Tami Gouveia (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Patrick Kearney (D),
Kay Khan (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5309 (on 10/06/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H4863 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H4863.pdf |
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