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MA S2465

Resolve creating a commission on remediating lead in drinking water of schools and early childhood centers


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Introduced
04/23/2018
In Committee
05/14/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to ensure safe drinking water at schools and early childhood programs; and of Lori A. Ehrlich, Joan B. Lovely and others relative to drinking water at schools and early childhood programs,- reports the accompanying resolve (Senate, No. 2465).

AI Summary

This bill establishes a commission to study the remediation of lead in the drinking water of all private and public schools and center-based child care facilities in Massachusetts. The commission will be co-chaired by the commissioners of the Departments of Public Health and Elementary and Secondary Education, and will include representatives from various state agencies, the legislature, and stakeholder organizations. The commission will develop a report detailing evidence-based measures and methods for testing and remediating lead in school and early childhood center drinking water, the estimated costs of implementing these measures, and the feasibility and limitations of each approach. The report will be submitted to the governor and state legislative bodies within 14 months of the bill's enactment.

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Last Action

New draft substituted, see S2595 (on 07/11/2018)

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