Drinking water: perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The legislation targets per‑ and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) found in drinking water, aiming to protect public health. It would affect water utilities, regulators, and consumers across the state. Sponsored by Sen. Jerry McNerney, the bill is currently held in committee after a May 14 hearing.

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Vote

From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To consent calendar. (Ayes 7. Noes 0. Page 4009.) (April 22). · Apr 23, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 11, 2026
• Environmental Quality Committee Hearing
  Environmental Quality · Apr 22, 2026
• Environmental Quality
  Senate Environmental Quality Committee · Apr 22, 2026

History

1. May 14, 2026May 14 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.
2. May 12, 2026Set for hearing May 14.
3. May 11, 2026May 11 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
4. May 4, 2026Set for hearing May 11.
5. Apr 27, 2026Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
6. Apr 23, 2026From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To consent calendar. (Ayes 7. Noes 0. Page 4009.) (April 22).
7. Apr 6, 2026From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on E.Q.
8. Mar 16, 2026Set for hearing April 22.
9. Mar 4, 2026Referred to Com. on E.Q.
10. Feb 23, 2026Read first time.
11. Feb 23, 2026From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 23.
12. Feb 20, 2026Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Sponsors

• Jerry McNerney (D) · sponsor
• McNerney
• Valladares

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