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NJ A574
NJ A574Directs DEP to use funds from perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances contamination settlement with 3M Company for purchase of equipment to remediate perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances contamination.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would direct the Department of Environmental Protection (department) to establish an interest-bearing escrow account, to be known as the "PFAS Settlement Remediation Fund" (fund). The fund would be required to be administered by the department and would be credited with all monies received by the State from any settlement or judgement between the department and the 3M Company concerning perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination. Monies in the fund are required to be used by the department only: (1) to purchase filtration systems, filter replacements, or any other equipment necessary to remove PFAS in drinking water or to remediate other PFAS contamination in the State; and (2) to reimburse local government units for the purchase of filtration systems, filter replacements, or any other equipment necessary to remove PFAS in drinking water or to remediate other PFAS contamination. The bill would also require the department to establish a process for local government units to submit receipts for the purchase of filtration systems, filter replacements, or any other equipment necessary to remove PFAS in drinking water or to remediate other PFAS contamination. In addition, the department would be required to establish a process for approving receipts submitted by local government units and for providing reimbursements to the local government units, subject to the availability of monies in the fund. Finally, the bill would require the department to prepare and submit an annual report to the Governor and Legislature on the expenditure of the monies in the fund, including a detailed breakdown of amount of monies spent during the year by the department to: (1) purchase filtration systems, filter replacements, or any other equipment necessary to remove PFAS in drinking water or to remediate other PFAS contamination in the State; and (2) reimburse local government units for the purchase of filtration systems, filter replacements, or any other equipment necessary to remove PFAS in drinking water or to remediate other PFAS contamination.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to create an interest-bearing escrow account called the "PFAS Settlement Remediation Fund" to hold all money received from settlements or judgments with the 3M Company related to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination, which are a group of man-made chemicals that can accumulate in the environment and the human body. The fund's money can only be used by the DEP to buy equipment, such as filtration systems and their replacements, to clean up PFAS contamination in drinking water or elsewhere in the state, and also to reimburse local government units (like counties and municipalities) for similar equipment purchases they make. The DEP must establish a process for local governments to submit receipts for these purchases, approve them, and issue reimbursements, provided there are enough funds available. Furthermore, the DEP is required to produce an annual report detailing how the money in the fund was spent, specifically outlining amounts used for direct purchases of remediation equipment and amounts used for reimbursements to local governments.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A574 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A1000/574_I1.HTM |
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