Bill
A 6014
Establishes a PFAS Settlement Remediation Fund at DEP, funded by 3M PFAS settlements, to remove PFAS from drinking water and remediate contamination, with LGU reimbursements.
Note on scope
- The Version Content provided appears to describe a PFAS remediation funding bill (A 6014) rather than the opioid antagonist/naloxone in AED cabinets described in the bill title. The summary below reflects the introduced PFAS-focused content. If you intended a different text (opioid/Naloxone provisions), please share the correct version and I’ll summarize that aspect separately.
Comprehensive Summary of A 6014 ( PFAS Settlement Remediation Fund )
Executive purpose
- To establish an interest-bearing PFAS Settlement Remediation Fund within the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and to dedicate funds from PFAS-related settlements or judgments with the 3M Company for removal of PFAS from drinking water and remediation of PFAS contamination in New Jersey.
Key provisions
- Establishment and administration
- Creates the PFAS Settlement Remediation Fund, an escrow-like, interest-bearing account administered by DEP.
- The Fund is funded by all state monies received from settlements or judgments with the 3M Company related to PFAS contamination.
- Authorized uses of the Fund
- (1) Purchase of filtration systems, filter replacements, or other equipment necessary to remove PFAS from drinking water or to remediate PFAS contamination in the state.
- (2) Reimbursement to local government units (LGUs) for the cost of the same eligible items.
- Local government participation
- DEP must establish a process for LGUs to submit receipts for eligible purchases and for DEP to approve reimbursements, subject to fund availability.
- Accountability and reporting
- DEP must prepare and submit an annual report to the Governor and the Legislature detailing Fund expenditures, including:
- Amounts spent on purchasing filtration systems and related equipment.
- Amounts reimbursed to LGUs for such purchases.
- Administrative rulemaking
- DEP would adopt rules/regulations under the Administrative Procedure Act to implement the provisions.
- Effective date
- The act is stated to take effect immediately upon enactment.
Who is affected
- The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) administers the Fund.
- Local government units (counties, municipalities, housing authorities, redevelopment agencies, and associated boards/agencies) that incur PFAS remediation-related costs and may seek reimbursement.
- General public benefits from funded PFAS remediation and safer drinking water where remediation occurs.
Procedural and timeline aspects
- Status: Introduced in the Assembly on November 17, 2025; referred to Assembly Environment, Natural Resources, and Solid Waste Committee (per the actions provided).
- Sponsors: A broad coalition including primary sponsors John T. McDonald III and Robert Auth, with multiple cosponsors listed.
- Related items: Companion references and prior-session bill numbers (e.g., S 5779 and A 10406) indicate ongoing legislative activity around PFAS and related funding mechanisms.
Context and potential impact
- Financial: Establishes a dedicated fund for PFAS remediation funded by settlements with 3M, ensuring targeted use of settlement proceeds.
- Operational: Creates a formal process for LGU reimbursement, potentially accelerating local remediation efforts and standardizing how purchases are documented and paid.
- Transparency: Annual reporting requirement enhances oversight of how funds are spent.
- Policy alignment: Supports drinking water protection and PFAS cleanup efforts through DEP-administered grants and reimbursements.
If you want, I can adapt this into a side-by-side comparison with the opioid/Naloxone-in-AED proposal once the correct text is provided.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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