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Introduced
03/30/2023
03/30/2023
In Committee
03/30/2023
03/30/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to certain manufactured chemicals known as PFAS. Environment and Natural Resources.
AI Summary
This bill aims to address the regulation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which are manufactured chemicals that can pose risks to public health and the environment. Specifically, the bill amends the state's General Laws to:
1. Authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to establish regulations for the collection, storage, treatment, use, or disposal of PFAS to protect public health, safety, and the environment.
2. Require the Clean Water Trust Board to provide funding to public water systems that report PFAS contaminant levels exceeding the maximum contaminant level established in state regulations.
The bill seeks to strengthen the state's oversight and management of PFAS, which are a class of synthetic chemicals found in various consumer products and have been linked to health concerns.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4668 (on 05/23/2024)
Official Document
bill text
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3580 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3580.pdf |
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