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NJ A4759

NJ A4759
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.


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Introduced
10/11/2022
In Committee
11/27/2023
Crossed Over
06/30/2023
Passed
Dead
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)

Last Action

Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (on 11/27/2023)

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