H 3580 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to certain manufactured chemicals known as PFAS

This bill directs the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection to create rules for managing the collection, storage, treatment, and disposal of PFAS chemicals to protect public health and the environment. It also requires the state water board to provide financial assistance to public water systems that report PFAS contamination levels exceeding established safety limits. By amending existing environmental laws, the legislation aims to strengthen regulatory oversight and support communities affected by these manufactured chemicals.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2023
Committee Review
Mar 2023
Senate Passage
Mar 2023
Governor
Introduced Mar 30, 2023 Last action May 23, 2024
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Mar 30, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Mar 30, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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