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HD 1920

An Act relative to funding water infrastructure and addressing economic target areas

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Simon Cataldo and 1 co-sponsor

HD 1920 - An Act relative to funding water infrastructure and addressing economic target areas OverviewBill Number: HD 1920 Title: An Act relative to funding water infrastructure

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Bill Summary · HD 1920

HD 1920 - An Act relative to funding water infrastructure and addressing economic target areas

Overview

Bill Number: HD 1920
Title: An Act relative to funding water infrastructure and addressing economic target areas
Status: Proposed bill
Introduced: November 29, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The primary goal of this bill is to provide significant new funding and resources to improve water infrastructure across the state, with a particular focus on economically disadvantaged and underserved communities. The legislation aims to address longstanding issues of aging, inadequate, or inaccessible water systems that have disproportionately impacted lower-income and minority populations.

Key Provisions

  • Establishes a 10-year, $5 billion Water Infrastructure Improvement Fund to finance upgrades, repairs, and expansions of public water systems
  • Allocates at least 40% of the fund's resources to projects in designated "economic target areas" - communities with high poverty rates, low median incomes, and aging water infrastructure
  • Creates a new state-level Water Infrastructure Oversight Board to manage the fund, review project proposals, and ensure equitable distribution of resources
  • Mandates that all funded projects meet prevailing wage requirements and prioritize local hiring and contracting
  • Directs the state environmental agency to establish new water quality and accessibility standards, with enhanced monitoring and enforcement in target areas

Affected Parties and Impacts

This bill would have widespread impacts on communities across the state, but with the most significant benefits accruing to lower-income and historically underserved populations. Key affected parties include:

  • Local and municipal governments responsible for public water systems
  • Residents in economically disadvantaged areas who have faced water quality issues, service disruptions, and affordability challenges
  • Construction workers, contractors, and businesses that would see increased demand for water infrastructure projects
  • State environmental regulators tasked with implementing new water quality standards and oversight mechanisms

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

HD 1920 was introduced in the state legislature on November 29, 2025 and has been referred to the Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture for initial review. If approved by the committee, the bill would then proceed to a full floor vote in both the House and Senate. Given the bill's significant funding commitments and regulatory changes, it is expected to face robust debate and potential amendments before a final vote. If passed, the new Water Infrastructure Improvement Fund and oversight mechanisms would be established within 6 months, with project funding and implementation rolling out over the subsequent 10-year period.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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