S.1043

Requires DEP to perform certain assessments concerning regulation of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.

Introduced·1/9/24

New Jersey S1043 mandates the Department of Environmental Protection to assess PFAS regulation in drinking water.

New Jersey S1043 requires the Department of Environmental Protection to conduct annual assessments of unregulated perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water to determine if new standards are needed. It also mandates an assessment of whether current PFAS standards sufficiently protect children's health, considering their lower average body weight. The bill defines PFAS as fluorinated organic chemicals with at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom. The DEP must report findings to the Governor and Legislature and publish them on its website.

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Where it stands

Current
Budget and Appropriations Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

DD
2
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Environment and Energy Committee: Reported with Amendments

5 Yea

DRDRD

0 Nay

Calendar

May 22, 2025

10:00 AM

Senate Environment and Energy Hearing

History

May 22, 2025

Senate

Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading

May 22, 2025

Senate

Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee

Jan 9, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee