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NJ S2188
NJ S2188Requires DEP, DOH, owners or operators of certain public community water systems, and owners or operators of certain buildings or facilities to take certain actions to prevent and control cases of Legionnaires' disease.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
06/24/2024
06/24/2024
Crossed Over
06/28/2024
06/28/2024
Passed
06/28/2024
06/28/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
09/12/2024
09/12/2024
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act concerning Legionnaires' disease and supplementing P.L.1977, c.224 (C.58:12A-1 et seq.) and Title 26 of the Revised Statutes.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), the Department of Health (DOH), owners or operators of certain public community water systems, and owners or operators of certain buildings or facilities to take actions to prevent and control cases of Legionnaires' disease. Key provisions include mandating minimum disinfectant residual levels in public water systems, requiring the development of best management practices and distribution system maintenance plans, establishing a system for reporting and tracking water system disruptions, and requiring certain buildings and facilities to implement water management programs to minimize Legionella bacteria growth. The bill also directs the DOH to conduct epidemiological investigations, establish a public dashboard for Legionnaires' disease data, and develop a public awareness campaign. Penalties are established for non-compliance.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (10)
Linda Greenstein (D)*,
Robert Karabinchak (D)*,
Teresa Ruiz (D)*,
Shanique Speight (D)*,
Anthony Verrelli (D)*,
Renee Burgess (D),
Shama Haider (D),
Garnet Hall (D),
Barbara McCann Stamato (D),
Angela Mcknight (D),
Last Action
Approved P.L.2024, c.66. (on 09/12/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S2188 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/PL24/66_.HTM |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/AL24/66_.HTM |
| Fiscal Note - Fiscal Estimate 6/28/24; SCS 1R | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S2500/2188_E1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S2500/2188_R1.HTM |
| Analysis - Statement SBA 6/24/24 SCS | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S2500/2188_S2.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S2500/2188_U1.HTM |
| Analysis - Statement SHH 5/9/24 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S2500/2188_S1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S2500/2188_I1.HTM |
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