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Introduced
04/17/2023
04/17/2023
In Committee
04/18/2023
04/18/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/13/2024
12/13/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT TO BAN THE MANUFACTURE, USE, AND DISTRIBUTION OF PFAS AND PFAS-CONTAINING PRODUCTS WITHIN THE STATE, TO IMPLEMENT MEASURES TO PREVENT AND ADDRESS CONTAMINATION FROM THE DISCHARGE OF PFAS IN THE STATE, AND TO DIRECT VARIOUS AGENCIES TO STUDY MATTERS ASSOCIATED WITH PFAS CONTAMINATION IN ORDER TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC HEALTH.
AI Summary
This bill, titled "PFAS Free NC", aims to ban the manufacture, use, and distribution of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) within the state of North Carolina. It also implements measures to prevent and address PFAS contamination, including requiring PFAS disclosure in NPDES permit applications, eliminating PFAS from industrial discharges, and directing state agencies to study various aspects of PFAS contamination and exposure. The bill also appropriates funds for the Department of Environmental Quality, Department of Health and Human Services, and other agencies to carry out the required studies and actions. Additionally, the bill provides funding for drinking water treatment systems, water quality monitoring, and PFAS destruction and disposal research.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (22)
Mary Belk (D)*,
Deb Butler (D)*,
Pricey Harrison (D)*,
Tim Longest (D)*,
Eric Ager (D),
Vernetta Alston (D),
John Autry (D),
Gloristine Brown (D),
Kanika Brown (D),
Terry Brown (D),
Allen Buansi (D),
Becky Carney (D),
Maria Cervania (D),
Rosa Gill (D),
Zack Hawkins (D),
Frances Jackson (D),
Lindsey Prather (D),
Renée Price (D),
James Roberson (D),
Caleb Rudow (D),
Charles Smith (D),
Julie Von Haefen (D),
Last Action
Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (on 04/18/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2023/H660 |
| BillText | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2023/Bills/House/PDF/H660v1.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2023/Bills/House/PDF/H660v0.pdf |
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