Requires institutions of higher education to test for lead in drinking water annually, report test results, and install lead filters or treatment devices.
This New Jersey bill requires colleges and universities to test all drinking water sources (like fountains and faucets) for lead annually, starting within 90 days of the law taking effect. Institutions must report results to state education and environmental agencies, post findings online, and notify students and staff. If lead levels exceed EPA or state standards, schools must immediately close affected water sources, provide alternatives, and install certified lead-removing filters in all buildings with lead pipes or fixtures. The law applies directly to all higher education institutions in New Jersey and mandates ongoing testing, transparency, and remediation.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee
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Annette Quijano
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