H1020

To improve the review and regulation of emerging contaminants on public water systems

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H1020 aims to enhance the review and regulation of emerging contaminants in public water systems.

Massachusetts H1020 establishes a Science Advisory Board to assess the risks of emerging contaminants in public water systems. The Board, composed of experts from various fields, must consider peer-reviewed studies and public comments before making recommendations. The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) must then review these findings and either accept the Board's recommendations or provide documented reasoning for any deviations.

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Where it stands

Current
Ways and Means Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jun 3, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Hearing

History

Mar 19

House

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

Dec 24, 2025

House

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Aug 28, 2025

House

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 31, 2025