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NJ A4759
NJ A4759Requires public water systems and landlords to provide certain notice of elevated perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances levels in drinking water; requires DEP to establish educational program.
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Introduced
10/11/2022
10/11/2022
In Committee
11/27/2023
11/27/2023
Crossed Over
06/30/2023
06/30/2023
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requires public water systems and landlords to provide certain notice of elevated perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances levels in drinking water; requires DEP to establish educational program.
AI Summary
This bill requires public water systems and landlords to provide certain notice of elevated perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) levels in drinking water. It defines key terms such as "exceedance of a PFAS maximum contaminant level" and requires public water systems to notify customers within 30 days if they exceed a PFAS maximum contaminant level. Landlords must also distribute this notice to tenants and post it in rental properties. The bill also requires the Department of Environmental Protection, in conjunction with the Department of Health, to establish an educational program on PFAS in drinking water. The bill's provisions take effect 18 months after enactment, except for the educational program requirement, which takes effect immediately.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance, Government Affairs
Sponsors (12)
Shama Haider (D)*,
Lisa Swain (D)*,
Chris Tully (D)*,
Herbert Conaway (D),
Pam Lampitt (D),
Yvonne Lopez (D),
John McKeon (D),
Angela Mcknight (D),
Bill Moen (D),
Eliana Pintor Marin (D),
Sterley Stanley (D),
Benjie Wimberly (D),
Last Action
Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (on 11/27/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A4759 |
| Fiscal Note - Fiscal Estimate 6/29/23; 2R | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A5000/4759_E1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A5000/4759_R2.HTM |
| Analysis - Statement AAP 5/18/23 1R | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A5000/4759_S2.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A5000/4759_R1.HTM |
| Analysis - Statement AEN 3/23/23 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A5000/4759_S1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A5000/4759_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A5000/4759_I1.PDF |
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