Relates to the management of PFAS in biosolids
Summary
Relates 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.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Jun 2026
Senate Passage
Jun 2026
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2026
Last action Jun 4, 2026
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What changed between versions
S9115
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S9115A
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5 edits
MODERATE
The bill was renumbered to S. 9115-A and amended to remove a mandatory requirement for farmers to test soil quarterly, replacing it with an incentive-based approach. The bill now defines new categories for biosolids (Class A and Class B) and allows landowners who complete testing to apply for reimbursement through a new agricultural response fund.
Scope change
The bill's scope shifted from imposing strict mandatory testing on all permit holders to offering incentives for farmers to voluntarily test and report, while introducing specific definitions for different types of treated biosolids.
REQUIREMENT
Removed the mandatory requirement for 'previous permit holders' to test soil quarterly for one year.
Changed soil testing rules from a strict mandate to an incentive program where farmers can apply for department testing or contract with verified labs.
DEFINITION
Added specific definitions for 'Class A biosolids' (highly treated) and 'Class B biosolids' (moderately treated) to clarify usage restrictions.
FISCAL
Established a reimbursement mechanism for landowners to cover soil testing costs through the new soil health and PFAS agriculture response program.
TECHNICAL
Added criteria for demonstrating prior application of biosolids, such as historic permits or proof of prior use.
Floor votes · Senate Jun 4, 2026
How they voted
52–8
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 63
Jun 4, 2026
D
Democratic41
90% Yea
R
Republican22
68% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
9
Key actions
3
Committee
4
Amendments
2
Jun 4, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
lower
Jun 4, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
May 28, 2026
Committee
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
upper
Mar 10, 2026
Committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
upper
Mar 3, 2026
Upper · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 9115A
upper
Mar 3, 2026
Upper · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
upper
Feb 4, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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