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NY S09115
NY S09115Relates to the management of PFAS in biosolids in the state by requiring testing and reporting of certain groundwater, biosolids, and soil and establishing a moratorium on the sale and use of biosolids; establishes the PFAS agricultural response program and fund to assist farms found to have levels of PFAS contamination which exceed regulatory standards.
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Introduced
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
In Committee
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to the management of PFAS in biosolids; and to amend the agriculture and markets law and the state finance law, in relation to establishing the PFAS agricultural response program and the agricultural PFAS response fund
AI Summary
This bill aims to manage Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), which are a class of industrial chemicals, in biosolids, which are the semi-solid residue from wastewater treatment. It mandates testing and reporting of PFAS levels in groundwater, biosolids, and soil, and establishes a five-year moratorium on the sale and use of biosolids for agricultural purposes. Additionally, it creates the PFAS Agricultural Response Program and a dedicated fund to provide financial assistance and support to farms found to have PFAS contamination exceeding established regulatory standards, including grants for income supplementation, help with planning and implementing alternative farming practices or remediation strategies, and purchasing necessary equipment.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION (on 02/04/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S9115 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S09115&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S09115 |
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