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CA AB2060

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/8/2020

Primary Sponsor

Chris Holden

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Origin

State Assembly

2019-2020 Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes stricter lead leaching standard for endpoint devices (faucets, fountains, water coolers, etc.) requiring they not leach more than one microgram of lead, certified by ANSI-accredited third parties, effective January 1, 2024.

  • Requires manufacturers selling compliant endpoint devices in California to meet progressive compliance percentages: 20% by July 1, 2021; 40% by January 1, 2022; 75% by January 1, 2023; and 100% by January 1, 2024.

  • Mandates manufacturers inform the State Water Resources Control Board in writing of their compliance percentages within 30 days of specified deadlines.

  • Requires compliant products to display "NSF/ANSI/CAN 61: Q ≤ 1" labeling on consumer-facing packaging and authorizes the state board to publicly post information about compliant product models.

  • Allows the Department of Toxic Substances Control to evaluate compliance based on ANSI-accredited third-party certification documentation rather than conducting independent testing.

Legislative Description

Drinking water: pipes and fittings: lead content.

Last Action

In committee: Held under submission.

8/20/2020

Committee Referrals

Appropriations8/11/2020
Environmental Quality6/23/2020
Rules6/9/2020
Appropriations3/10/2020
Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials2/14/2020

Full Bill Text

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