Interim study of endocrine-disrupting chemicals and water quality

The bill was reformatted from a draft version to an official enrolled bill, removing internal markup codes and standardizing the layout. The substantive policy content, including the request for a study on endocrine-disrupting chemicals and PFAS, remains unchanged.

The bill was updated to specifically name Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) as the target of the study, replacing the broader term 'endocrine-disrupting chemicals.' This change clarifies the legislative intent to focus on these persistent, mobile, and bioaccumulative synthetic chemicals. The scope of the study was expanded to explicitly require an analysis of PFAS presence, potential sources, sampling methods, and human exposure routes. Additionally, the resolution was restructured to insert this specific PFAS focus earlier in the text, ensuring the study's purpose is clearly defined before outlining the committee's tasks.

The bill was renumbered from LC 4346 to House Joint Resolution 44 and the sponsor list was updated to reflect the current legislators. The substantive policy text, including the request for an interim study on endocrine-disrupting chemicals and the deadline of September 15, 2026, remains unchanged.