Passed One ChamberFiled Apr 30, 2026
Sponsor: Lee
Latest Action
Passed 1st Reading
May 4, 2026
Summary
The bill sets up an Emerging Contaminant Mitigation Fund that gives $56 million each year to local water and wastewater utilities for testing, treatment upgrades, and emergency clean‑up of PFAS and 1,4‑dioxane. It also directs $14 million to the UNC Collaboratory for research on these chemicals and $25 million for studies and protective measures for firefighters exposed to PFAS. The aim is to lower health risks and improve water safety statewide.
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