An Act to protect Massachusetts public health from PFAS

Summary

The bill establishes a PFAS Remediation Trust Fund, financed by settlements, judgments, transfers, gifts and other sources, and administered by the Department of Environmental Protection commissioner. It authorizes the department to award grants to municipalities, counties, boards of health and water systems to fund PFAS cleanup and treatment, with priority for vulnerable environmental‑justice communities. The measure also sets rules for reporting, subrogation of third‑party recoveries, and outreach to private well users.

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