Bill
SD 107
Overview: Bill Number: SD 107, Title: An Act relative to the establishment of the PFAS Research and Development Public Safety Fund, Status: House concurred, Introduced: February 27
Overview: Bill Number: SD 107, Title: An Act relative to the establishment of the PFAS Research and Development Public Safety Fund, Status: House concurred, Introduced: February 27, 2025
Purpose and Intent: This bill aims to establish a dedicated fund to support research and development efforts related to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which are a group of synthetic chemicals that have been found to be harmful to human health and the environment. The goal is to improve understanding of PFAS and develop effective remediation and mitigation strategies.
Key Provisions:
- Creates the PFAS Research and Development Public Safety Fund, to be administered by the state's Department of Environmental Protection
- Directs the fund to support research, development, and implementation of PFAS detection, treatment, and remediation technologies
- Authorizes the fund to receive appropriations, grants, and other revenue sources to support its activities
- Requires the Department to submit an annual report on the fund's activities and expenditures
Affected Parties and Impacts: This bill would primarily benefit the general public by supporting efforts to address the growing PFAS contamination issue. Researchers, environmental organizations, and communities affected by PFAS pollution may also benefit from the funding and resources provided by the new fund.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has passed the state Senate and is currently under consideration in the House. If the House concurs with the Senate version, the bill will be sent to the governor for signature. If signed into law, the PFAS Research and Development Public Safety Fund would be established immediately, and the Department of Environmental Protection would begin administering the fund and its activities.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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